Family Support Specialist

Benchmark Human Services•Havre, MT

10h•$40,000 - $44,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Family Support Specialist to assist and enable infants, toddlers, and their families in accessing services provided under Montana’s early intervention program, Montana Milestones, and Family Education Services (FES). This role will also fulfill the definition of FSS for Part C and FES. The ideal candidate will reside in or near Havre, MT or Harlem, MT. Benchmark Human Services has a long-standing commitment to empowering individuals and fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse experiences and perspectives.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child/Human Development, Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, Nursing, Psychology or other State approved degree.
Past work experience relevant to working with families and/or children.
Meet provider enrollment qualifications for a Family Support Specialist (assistance provided).
Demonstrate leadership qualities, ability to work as part of a team, and effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience related to working with children with disabilities would be preferred.

Responsibilities

Function in intake and/or ongoing coordinator role.
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.
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 timely and in accordance with the IFSP.
Facilitate a transition plan for children exiting Part C.
Perform child find and provider recruitment activities.
Coordinate and monitor the delivery of available services.
Inform families of available advocacy 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.
Assure families are informed of rights, options, and role in the EI process.
Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff and clients we serve.
Other duties as assigned.