Family Centered Specialist

Sevita • Attleboro, MA

99d • $45,000

About The Position

Mentor South Bay, provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For over 35 years, we’ve provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived. As a Family Support Specialist, you will be committed to helping keep families together by improving family life and functioning. We are looking for you to join our team to provide in-home intervention services to youth at risk and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
• Two years related experience.
• A compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage to a caseload of families and children.
• Assist families and children to establish weekly goals and help them to identify the steps that need to be taken to reach established goals.
• Make referrals to services and resources on behalf of the families and children.
• Attend weekly case reviews and attend all Individualized Service Plan (ISPs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for families and children meetings.
• Provide crisis intervention services to prevent placement disruptions.
• Assess the home environment for safety issues in preparation for a child’s return and following a child’s reunification.
• Make recommendations regarding family’s readiness for reunification.
• Transport of clients when necessary.

Benefits

• $6,000 New Hire Bonus
• $45,000 Salary plus overtime opportunity
• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees