Family Support Specialist Assistant

About the role

Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country.

Responsibilities

• Function in an ongoing coordinator role under the supervision of a comprehensively certified Family Support Specialist (FSS).
• Aid with eligibility determination, including referral, intake, and eligibility determination activities.
• Conduct the family assessment, including interviewing the family.
• Collect information on the child’s development, including observations of the child.
• Cook up evaluations and assessments.
• Ensure families are informed of rights, options, advocacy services, and their role in the EI process.
• Support parents of eligible children in planning, meeting, developing, implementing, and reviewing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Collect the family’s insurance or Medicaid information to facilitate coordination of benefits and services.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely electronic and paper file records.
• Monitor the delivery of services to ensure they are provided on time and in accordance with the IFSP.
• Coordinate and monitor the delivery of available services.
• Communicate and coordinate services with medical and health providers.
• Facilitate the development of a transition plan into, within, and from the EI system, including transition to Part B special education, preschool, or other community services as appropriate.
• Meet weekly with supervisor for direct, systematic supervision of the services through weekly (minimum requirement) instruction, review, and feedback from the comprehensively certified FSS.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• A valid Driver's License and auto insurance.
• A minimum educational requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete on-the-job training and become certified by the State of Montana within two years of hire.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Advancement opportunities.
• 401k with company match.
• Employee discounts with various vendors.

Pay

The starting rate is $18/hour, with a pay increase to $20/hour after the state credential is obtained.

Schedule

Reside in or near Kalispell, MT.