Family Support Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs•Mt Union, PA

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 most 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 participant activities and situations. Provide consultation to families and involved professionals. Assist with monthly meetings for all participants and teams. Complete typed and written assessments, closings/aftercare plans and daily progress notes in additional to weekly billing documents. Availability to work flexible hours up to 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Must have a 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.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage required

Nice To Haves

Experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems is a plus
Bilingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus

Responsibilities

Deliver quality community-based services
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 most 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 participant activities and situations
Provide consultation to families and involved professionals
Assist with monthly meetings for all participants and teams
Complete typed and written assessments, closings/aftercare plans and daily progress notes in additional to weekly billing documents
Availability to work flexible hours up to 40 hours per week.