Family Support Specialist

$39,520 - $44,720/Yr

Deap - Great Falls, MT

Full-time

Remote - Great Falls, MT

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Family Support Specialist position at DEAP involves providing home visiting intervention services to families with children who have developmental delays or disabilities. The role focuses on using a coaching model to help families achieve their goals, assess their needs, maintain records, coordinate with professionals, and advocate for the families. This full-time position offers flexible hours and the possibility of remote work, depending on the location.

Responsibilities

• Support families in meeting their goals for their child.
• Assess child and family needs.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Coordinate with professionals and community agencies.
• Advocate for families in need of services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
• Experience or interest in developing and implementing skill development programs for children and families.
• Knowledge of child development and behaviors.
• Ability to focus on family as the primary unit of service.
• Ability to utilize structured interviewing skills.
• Ability to cooperate and coordinate services with other community agencies and professionals.
• Ability to work with other professionals in a team approach.
• Ability to prepare and keep routine records and reports.
• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Work from home options based on location
• Excellent training provided