Job Description

Starting annual salary $44,000

FBR:

The Family Support Specialist (FSS) will work with the families involved in FBR.

Job summary section-The Family Support Specialist is responsible for the provision of case management, support services, mental health, and recovery support services to families in coordination with other agencies and community programs. They also complete documentation of services as required by program policies and funding sources. They provide service in the office, home or host setting to meet the unique needs of families served.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct services to children and their families which may include:
   1. Conducts comprehensive assessments and engagement
   2. Participates in developing treatment plans and contracts for services
   3. Implements treatment plans, modifying it as appropriate during the course of treatment
   4. Participates in discharge planning, which may include plans for follow up treatment and connection to community services and programs
   5. Provides case management services
   6. Works with community groups in collaborative ventures
2. Completes case management documentation and reports, as well as any other documentation and reports required by agency and program policies and funding sources, accurately and timely.
3. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community agencies and organizations, in order to provide comprehensive and effective treatment services for clients (i.e., schools, courts, hospitals, etc.).
4. Works as a team member with other clinical and administrative staff to respond to client and programmatic needs.
5. Contributes to agency organizational life by participating in agency wide task forces, committees or problem solving teams as appropriate.
6. Contributes to agency visibility and development of community linkages by representing The Village in community groups or committees, as assigned by supervisor.

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION

BA in social work, sociology, psychology or comparable human service program.

EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years’ experience in a comparable position in a human services agency preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with children, parents, and school personnel.
• Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and able to multi-task.
• Cultural competency to serve targeted populations.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Experience working with inner-city children.
• Commitment to Results/Performance Based Accountability.
• May be required to maintain valid driver’s license and ability to drive or otherwise obtain transportation to provide services throughout the service area.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet applications. Possess solid general computer skills. Familiarity with specific applications used by The Village a plus.