Family Support Specialist Assistant

Benchmark Human Services-MT•Cut Bank, MT

About The Position

Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected organizations in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people at home, work, and in the community through residential, employment, crisis response, recovery, behavioral, children's services, and day services. In 2025, Benchmark Human Services celebrates 65 Years of Stories ! Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of Everyone – those we serve, our partners, and vendors, and our employees who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experience of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves. The Family Support Specialist Assistant will assist and enable infants, toddlers, and their families to have access to services provided under Montana’s early intervention program, Montana Milestones. This position fulfills the role of FSS for the purpose of Part C definitions. Learn more about Benchmark Montana Milestones by visiting: Benchmark MT Milestones Qualified candidates must reside in or near Browning, MT or Cut Bank, MT.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License and auto insurance
Minimum educational requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Function in an ongoing coordinator role under the supervision of a comprehensively certified Family Support Specialist (FSS)
Assist with eligibility determination, including referral, intake, and eligibility determination activities
Conduct the family assessment, including interviewing the family
Collect information on the child’s development, including observations of the child
Coordinate evaluations and assessments
Inform parents of their parental rights and available advocacy services
Assist parents of eligible children in planning, meeting, developing, implementing, and reviewing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Collect the family’s insurance or Medicaid information to facilitate coordination of benefits and services
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely electronic and paper file records
Conduct referrals and other activities to assist families in identifying available services and providers
Monitor the delivery of services to ensure the services are provided on time and in accordance with the IFSP
Perform child find and provider recruitment activities
Coordinate and monitor the delivery of available services
Communicate and coordinate services with medical and health providers
Facilitate the development of a transition plan into, within, and from the EI system, including transition to Part B special education, preschool, or other community services as appropriate
Other duties as assigned by supervisor