What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at Mentor South Bay?
Family Support Specialist
The Family Support Specialist role provides community-based therapeutic services to youth and families. With the supervision of the CBHI Manager, and the support and guidance of a qualified Clinician, we aim to assist the youth and family in achieving the goals set forth in the treatment plan.
Salary $45,000
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Responsibilities:
- Participate in Care Planning Teams for identified youth and families
- Teach youth to understand, direct, interpret, manage, and control feelings and emotional responses to situations.
- Improve patterns of interaction with youth & family to enhance problem-solving, limit-setting, safety planning, communication, and skill-building to strengthen the family unit.
- Assist Master’s level Clinicians in implementing the therapeutic objectives of the treatment plan.
- Monitor progress of the youth and family in conjunction with clinician.
- Provide skills training and demonstrate application of such to youth & family.
- Identify and utilize community resources with youth & family.
- Keep clinician and/or supervisor informed of progress on all cases.
- Adhere to recommendations from clinician and/or supervisor.
- Complete documentation according to schedule established by the clinic; remain compliant with documentation of visits.
- Maintain compliance using Electronic Health Record, including billing and documentation as per company procedures
- Adhere to company policies, codes of conduct, administrative directives, and therapy guidelines, and all office and administrative procedures.
- Adhere to provisions of M.G.L Chapter 119, Section 51A (Mandated Reporter); report all occurrences immediately to the clinic. Complete MENTORs crisis reporting protocol as required
- Maintain confidentiality in all clinical matters. Adhere to HIPAA standards and regulations
- Responsible for transporting persons served
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelors degree in a human service field from an accredited university and (1) year of experience working with children, adolescents, or transition-age youth.
- Must be willing to work afternoons and early evenings.
- Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle.
Why Join Us?
- New Hire bonus
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pay on demand
- Employee referral program
- Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30 hours/week.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Child & family counseling: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Worcester, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $45,000