Child Service Coordinator - Family Supportive Living

Brien Center for Mental Health•Pittsfield, MA

About The Position

Actively works with hope and optimism on behalf of persons served in the Family Supportive Living Residential Program to promote independence, skill building, and attainment of family goals and objectives. The Family Supportive Living Child Services Coordinator provides direct childcare services to all families residing in the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or certification in the field of Human Services preferred.
Experience with childcare services and supports.
Basic knowledge of community resources.
Ability to be professional and manage confidential information.
Ability to advocate program services to community members.
Ability to communicate effectively and be organized.

Responsibilities

Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
Collaborates with families to create specific short- and long-term goals with timelines.
Monitors progress towards goal attainment and modifies goals as necessary to enhance an individualized treatment plans to best serve the resident.
Collaborates and participates in meetings and service coordination with outside agencies and community supports.
Develops strong working relationship with medical practitioners, outpatient clinicians, childcare providers and community supports.
Encourages and supports families in developing a natural and long-term support network.
Maintains daily documentation of resident interactions and case management appointments.
Follows and monitors medication observation policy for resident medication regimens.
Develops and facilitates variety of groups to meet needs of the residents.
Provides child specific activities and events that best support the families in the program.
Participates in weekly supervision with Program Manager.