What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Engagement Specialist position at INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH & RECOVERY?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Family Engagement Specialist
Program / Department : Family Engagement Program (FEP)
Position Type : Exempt, Full-time 40 hours / week, Hybrid Role (Remote and On-site)
Location : Lowell
Reports to : Clinical Supervisor
About IHR : The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) is a statewide service, research, policy, program development and capacity building agency. IHR designs its services based on an understanding of the impact of trauma. IHR’s CARF accredited treatment programs provide holistic interventions for hard to reach and high-risk individuals and families. IHR’s mission, since our founding in 1990, has been to develop and support a comprehensive continuum of care for families, individuals, youth, and pregnant and parenting people affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, violence / trauma, mental health challenges and other health issues, while advancing principles of health equity and social justice. Our work is focused on addressing and eradicating inequities in our health care, economic, and justice systems, especially as they disproportionately affect women and people of color. We are committed to providing services and creating communities that mitigate the effects of substance use, mental illness, and trauma.
Summary Statement : The Family Engagement Specialist for Family Engagement Program will support IHR’s mission to develop a comprehensive continuum of care for women, adolescents, and their families who are affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, mental health problems, and violence / trauma.
Essential Functions :
- Provide a hybrid of, home-based, clinic-based, telehealth, community-based outreach, engagement, and comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and case management services to individual clients, families, and youth, including older adults and / or parents involved with the Department of Children and Families, in Northern Region of MA and surrounding neighborhoods.
- Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments and individualized treatment plans related to substance use / mental health, trauma, relapse prevention, recovery support and treatment retention.
- Assist families to identify and access community treatment, support, and other resources.
- Work closely in collaboration with DCF professionals involved with the family.
- Attend DCF Area Office and Family Network meetings as appropriate.
- Maintain all written reports and records (including electronic health records) accurately and in timely manner.
- Meet regularly with Supervisor for clinical and administrative supervision.
- Use cloud-based systems for communication with IHR’s site office, including shared calendars, timesheets, and supervisor check-ins.
- Attend team and agency staff meetings
Qualifications / Requirements :
Other Requirements : (If Applicable)
Reimbursable; required within one month of start of job).
Competencies :
Physical Requirements : The physical demands of this position include talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and using hands for activities such as grasping, handling, and reaching. These physical and mental demands are essential for the successful execution of job responsibilities. Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.