Parent Resource Specialist

Seven Counties Services•Louisville, KY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Works within the Educational Neglect Prevention and Family Engagement program with the goal of preventing abuse, neglect, and unnecessary trauma in the lives of children and families through early intervention, resource education and referral, and multi-organizational support. Facilitates Parent Engagement Meetings (PEM) within Jefferson County Public Elementary Schools utilizing a strengths-based approach. Assesses the needs of the family, provides resources, and educates parents regarding Jefferson County Public Schools attendance policy. Develops a plan of action at the meetings, which outlines the expectations of the family, school, and community partners after the meeting adjourns. Makes referrals to community providers as the team identifies family’s needs and supports. Conducts follow-up phone calls 3-4 weeks following the meeting to discuss whether suggested services were obtained, assess effectiveness of meetings on improving school attendance, and offers additional support if needed. Performs clinical services, including intakes and therapeutic interventions such as group, individual, and family therapy, and crisis intervention. Maintains and completes service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, and case reviews, according to prescribed standards, and obtains co-signatures as required by Medicaid. Conducts case reviews and determines current and future treatment and treatment planning based upon resulting quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress. Collaborates with external agents including school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding organizational programs and client needs and conditions. Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars providing information relating to program administration and development. Writes correspondence on behalf of clients and their families such as court reports, letters of recommendation, etc., according to prescribed standards. Meets at least monthly with clinical supervisor to review every client seen that month and ensures proper documentation of clinical supervision in client record.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or human services as determined by the Medicaid program as a mental health field
Over six and up to twelve months of individual, group, and/or family counseling experience, or related volunteer or practicum experience, with relevant Bachelor's degree
Basic knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of applicable population group (e.g., growth and development and range of treatment needed), mental health issues, treatments, therapies, etc., and their effectiveness on individuals and/or select population groups
Basic interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Active the Kentucky driver's license with no more than six points against the license
Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites including client transportation
Position requires at times for incumbent to remain on 24-hour call

Responsibilities

Facilitate Parent Engagement Meetings (PEM) within Jefferson County Public Elementary Schools utilizing a strengths-based approach
Assesses the needs of the family, provides resources, and educates parents regarding Jefferson County Public Schools attendance policy
Develops a plan of action at the meetings, which outlines what the expectations are of the family, school, and community partners after the meeting adjourns
Makes referrals to community providers as team identifies family’s needs and supports
Conducts follow-up phone calls 3-4 weeks following the meeting to discuss whether suggested services were obtained, assess effectiveness of meetings on improving school attendance, and offers additional support if needed
Performs clinical services, including intakes and therapeutic interventions such as group, individual, and family therapy, and crisis intervention
Maintains and completes service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, and case reviews, according to prescribed standards, and obtains co-signatures as required by Medicaid
Conducts case reviews and determines current and future treatment and treatment planning based upon resulting quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress
Collaborates with external agents including school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding organizational programs and client needs and conditions
Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars providing information relating to program administration and development
Writes correspondence on behalf of clients and their families such as court reports, letters of recommendation, etc., according to prescribed standards
Meets at least monthly with clinical supervisor to review every client seen that month and ensures proper documentation of clinical supervision in client record