Family Support Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Mount Union, PA

1d•$18

About The Position

Family Support Specialist is to deliver quality community-based services while utilizing Youth Advocate Programs mission and core principals. This professional will be available to provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as part of an adjusted time schedule. Each specialist is required to work a minimum 15-20 hour work week with a majority of these hours being billable or face-to-face intervention. The number of weekly hours of face-to-face intervention assigned to each family will be determined by case complexity and individual needs. It is anticipated a family referred to the program will receive approximately 2-5 hours of face-to-face intervention weekly. Develop individualized service plans incorporating the identified goals provided in the initial referral. Assist with the innovative coordination and implementation of community based services while working closely with social agencies, hospitals, clinics, schools and community resources. Provide counseling, support, advocacy and service coordination with families working both individually and as part of a team. Report special, unusual or critical incident reports, update Director and CYF caseworker on all client activities and situations. Provide consultation to families and involved professionals. Assist with monthly meetings for all clients and teams. Complete typed and written assessments, closings/aftercare plans and daily progress notes in additional to weekly billing documents. Flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, paid supervision, and training with activity reimbursement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health related fields such as psychology, social work, or related discipline preferred, not required.
One to two years related experience in community-based family work and a knowledge of the local community resources.
Proficiency in using data collection tools and software applications.
Proficient using Microsoft Office (O365) Suite
Strong organizational and communication skills
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) System is a plus.
Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus

Responsibilities

Deliver quality community-based services while utilizing Youth Advocate Programs mission and core principals.
Provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as part of an adjusted time schedule.
Work a minimum 15-20 hour work week with a majority of these hours being billable or face-to-face intervention.
Develop individualized service plans incorporating the identified goals provided in the initial referral.
Assist with the innovative coordination and implementation of community based services while working closely with social agencies, hospitals, clinics, schools and community resources.
Provide counseling, support, advocacy and service coordination with families working both individually and as part of a team.
Report special, unusual or critical incident reports, update Director and CYF caseworker on all client activities and situations.
Provide consultation to families and involved professionals.
Assist with monthly meetings for all clients and teams.
Complete typed and written assessments, closings/aftercare plans and daily progress notes in additional to weekly billing documents.