Job Information
Easter Seals Blake Foundation Family Support Specialist in Safford, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6615138
Job Type
Full-time
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 childs Individualized Service Plan with consideration for the familys 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 solution-focused 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.
- Skill in using business software such as email, MS Office, smart phones, office equipment and electronic health records.