What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist - Hall County position at Healthcare & Emergency Solutions?
Job Details
Description
Healthcare Emergency Solutions is a boutique consulting firm that specializes in providing culturally competent equitable healthcare services for historically excluded communities. Our team of public health professionals and clinical experts is uniquely equipped to manage state contracts. Through a partnership with the Georgia Department of Human Services, we are seeking high-performing contractors to join our team to support our Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) delivered services efforts that include Behavior Aide (BA), Family/Children counseling, Family/ Children assessments, Transportation/ Escorting, Child Supervision, and Drug Screening.
We are looking for qualified 1099 Contractors who can assist within this project.
Family Support Specialists (Behavior Aides) are required to:
- Provide transportation and/or supervision to clients (children or adults) to visits in the community, appointments (doctor, dentist, counseling, etc.), school, or other events indicated by the case manager.
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Assist with keeping accurate and current documentation on each client
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Be able to monitor and assess the behavior of youth
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Assist with the documentation of case findings in a timely manner
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Remain current and compliant with necessary training
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Conduct home visits (if needed)
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Answer telephone calls and emails promptly
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Respond to requests for information from stakeholders in a timely fashion
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Always promote a positive image of Comprehensive Family Care and it’s programs
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Requirements Family Support Specialist must:
- High School Diploma/GED & 1 or more years of human service experience where you assisted/provided aide/worked with children or adults. A Child Development Associate certificate (CDA) Required
- Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Human Services field: psychology, social work, behavioral sciences, child and family studies, community mental health, counseling, human services, psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, child development, community mental health, criminal justice, and Education preferred
- Must possess MS Office: Computer Skills
- Professional Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Behavioral Intervention Skills, Crisis Intervention Skills (Required)
- Attend required meetings as needed
- Adhere to the organization's policies and procedures
- Participate in clinical consultation and training as needed
- Have strong clinical, crisis management, de-escalation and critical thinking skills
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License, with a minimum of 3-year clear driving history
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must have and maintain car insurance
- Must complete required online trainings provided by GEMS.
