Family Support Specialist
About The Position
Acenda Integrated Health provides over 100 behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.
Requirements
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent with two years of experience in working with children (0-3 years of age) and families
- Knowledge of normal child growth/development and parent-child relationships.
- Experience in working with community agencies, including implementing referral processes.
- Ability to travel throughout New Jersey to attend required core training, curricula training and ongoing training required by the model and/or agency.
- Must have an acceptable driving record and use of an insured vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Infant mental health endorsement level I or II
- Proficient in the first language of the community if serving a bi-lingual community.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a regular and long-term relationship with the family.
- Outreach families referred through Central Intake or a Service Provider.
- Use a standardized screening tool to determine eligibility for home visitation services.
- Interview/conduct the Parent Survey with parents to identify strengths/risk factors to support the family throughout home visitation services.
- Assist in increasing the family support system and increase the family's ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocating for themselves and their children.
- Assist the family in establishing goals and a plan for the accomplishment of those goals.
- Assess the normal growth and development of the target child.
- Identify and refer to other supportive agencies, including healthcare appointments.
Benefits
- Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
- 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp
- Generous time-off
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Year-end bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
