What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAMHSA Family Engagement Specialist position at United Community & Family Services Inc?
UCFS is hiring! We are seeking a full-time, 35hr Family Engagement Specialist under our SAMHSA grant! The role will
provide family engagement and support services to families and children with or at risk of developmental, social, and emotional disorders; help individuals, families, and workers from state and private organizations. You will gain access to UCFS for comprehensive evaluations, consultation and treatment.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a liaison between referral sources (internal and external) and individuals/ families seeking assistance and BHS/ through telephone and face to face outreach and engagement
- Completes or directs the completion of in house and external referrals as needed and tracks client/family follow up as needed. Provides care coordination with pharmacies, providers, hospitals, higher levels of care and family members and other departments as needed.
- Monitor and schedules client appointments as needed; verify Husky insurance and other payer information as needed.
- Completes intake and creates OCHIN EPIC accounts for new clients and updates existing OCHIN EPIC with current information when needed.
- Collect releases of information and outreach to client’s previous or current providers and collect all relevant medical and behavioral health treatment information, evaluations, educational records and review prior to evaluation; completing summary of findings for providers.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of families and meet the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply for the position of Family Engagement Specialist. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.
Requirements:- Bachelor’s Degree in Human/Social Services or related field
- 1 to 3 years of experience in providing behavioral health case management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive salaries
- Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
- Paid life and disability insurance
UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
