Child and Family Support Specialist - Community Support Services (Helena, MT)

Aware Inc.•Helena, MT

8d•$21 - $26

About The Position

AWARE is hiring a full-time Child and Family Support Specialist in Helena, Montana. The role supports children and families in the community, helping them become active and vital community members while focusing on personal growth. The specialist works with AWARE clinical professionals to provide services using prescribed curriculum lesson plans, spends time with clients and families as assigned or identified in treatment plans, assesses clients, families, and their environments, and coordinates the team process for developing comprehensive individualized treatment plans. The role also helps children and families access medical, social, educational, vocational, and recreational services. The starting pay is $21.00–$26.08 per hour.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of human services, resources, and tools.
Ability to assess clients and families from a strengths-model perspective and the skills, knowledge, and abilities to develop a theoretical perspective.
Ability to work with a variety of people.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
A BS/BA degree in a human-services-related field is preferred; equivalency may be considered based on documented work history, education, and volunteer experience.

Nice To Haves

A BS/BA degree in a human-services-related field.

Responsibilities

Work closely with AWARE clinical professionals to provide services as assigned and developed through prescribed curriculum lesson plans.
Spend time with clients and families as assigned and/or identified in treatment plans.
Assess clients, families, and environments using assessment tools.
Coordinate and conduct the team process to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan.
Help identified children and families gain access to medical, social, educational, vocational, and recreational services.