Family Support Specialist

Status: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Availability to work flexible hours up to 40 hours per week.

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.
• Each specialist is required to work a minimum 15-20 hour work week with a majority of these hours being billable or face-to-face intervention. The number of weekly hours of face-to-face intervention assigned to each family will be determined by case complexity and individual needs. It is anticipated a family referred to the program will receive approximately 2-5 hours of face-to-face intervention weekly.
• Develop individualized service plans incorporating the identified goals provided in the initial referral.
• Assist 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 client activities and situations. Provide consultation to families and involved professionals.
• Assist with monthly meetings for all clients and teams.
• Complete typed and written assessments, closings/aftercare plans and daily progress notes in additional to weekly billing documents.

Flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, paid supervision, and training with activity reimbursement.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health related fields such as psychology, social work, or related discipline preferred, not required.
• One to two years related experience in community-based family work and a knowledge of the local community resources.
• Proficiency in using data collection tools and software applications. Knowledge of using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) System is a plus.