Family Support Specialist

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field is preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 1 to 2 years of experience in family support and case management
• Strong knowledge of local community resources and support systems
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail in case documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus

Summary of the Position

Family Support Specialist is to deliver quality community-based services while utilizing Youth Advocate Programs mission and core principals. This professional will be available to provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as part of an adjusted time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized service plans incorporating the identified goals provided in the initial referral
• Affiliate with the innovative coordination and implementation of community based services while working closely with social agencies, hospitals, clinics, schools, and community resources
• Provide counseling, support, advocacy, and service coordination with families working both individually and as part of a team
• Report special, unusual, or critical incident reports, update Director and CYF caseworker on all participant activities and situations
• Provide consultation to families and involved professionals
• Affiliate with monthly meetings for all participants and teams
• Complete typed and written assessments, closings/aftercare plans and daily progress notes in addition to weekly billing documents

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule