Family Support Specialist - Safford, United States - Easterseals Blake Foundation
Description
:The Family Support Specialist (FSS) will provide behavior management, parenting guidance and support services to children birth through 18 years old and their families or caregivers in-home and in the community.
The FSS also coordinates communication between the member and other providers or community agencies to ensure coordination of care. The MMWIA, Meet Me Where I Am, model is used to perform this position. The FSS will be under the direct supervision of the BI Clinical Supervisor.Essential Duties & Functions (With or Without Accommodation):
- In conjunction with clinical staff implements components of the child's Individualized Service Plan with consideration for the family's unique needs, strengths and goals.
- Implements behavior management interventions, caregiver guidance and support services based on the specific needs of the child and family.
- Encourages and models appropriate early childhood practices, parenting skills and behavior management/modification techniques.
- May assist in developmental monitoring and referring for appropriate services if indicated
- Assists members in securing necessary behavioral health services from EBF or other appropriate providers.
- When indicated in member's service plan will provide support services that include
case management, personal assistance, family support, peer support, respite care, and transportation services to enrolled members.
- May provide individual, family, and/or group counseling based on needs as determined by the Clinical Director and EBF policies.
- Performs crisis intervention and solutionfocused interventions.
- May conduct updates on annual assessments, and develop treatment plans as determined by the Clinical Director and EBF policies.
- Maintains member records in accordance with agency and funding source requirements.
- Provides complete documentation and reporting of member behavioral health services in accordance with agency and funding requirement.
- Attends and participates in all professional meetings and clinical staffing.
- Participates in ongoing program planning and development.
- Ensures services are provided in a culturally competent manner.
- Adheres to all EBF policies, procedures and protocols in addition to State/RHBA regulations.
- Will maintain EBF productivity, timelines and quality standards set forth by EBF.
- May facilitate or participate in individual or group skills training as determined by the clinical director.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education -
- GED/High School and 1 year of related/ BH experience (or 4 years related or behavioral health experience).
- Extensive knowledge of managed care systems, AHCCCS/Title XIX medical assistance screening, and RBHA/DBHS policies and practices.
Experience -
- 1year experience working with children and their families (childcare, parenting, education, etc.).
- Experience cannot be from a personal experience.
- Eligible for Family Support Credentialing
Regulatory -
- Minimum 21 years of age.
- Clean criminal background check and the ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.
- Current valid, unrestricted driver's license, wiliness to use personal vehicle, proof of insurance, and a driving record that meets the standards of the agency.
- Must be able to meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position (CPR/ First Aid, Relias, etc.).
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