Family Support Specialist

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

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 most 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 participant activities and situations.
• Provide consultation to families and involved professionals.
• Assist with monthly meetings for all participants and teams.
• Complete typed and written assessments, closings/aftercare plans and daily progress notes in additional to weekly billing documents.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have a 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.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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