Job Description

Family Centered Services (FCS) Family Support Specialist (Full-Time) Family Access Center is seeking a Family Centered Services (FCS) Family Support Specialist (FSS) to join our team within a fast-paced, high-volume organization in Montgomery and surrounding counties, Page, Taylor, Cass, Fremont, and Mills. Requirements: Bachelor\'s degree or an associate of arts degree in human services or related field plus two years of full-time experience in human services or related field. Job Responsibilities:

• Provide in-home intervention to children and their families utilizing skill-based, evidence-based practices to help families implement solutions to problems and strengthen families.
• Act as a resource, provider & advocate for families to promote child welfare.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and case management support under contractual responsibilities.
• Utilize collaborative documentation.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community partners including DHHS, medical providers, \xe2\x80\x9cparent partners,\xe2\x80\x9d lawyers, therapists, law enforcement staff, school officials, neighbors, fictive kin, emotional supports, and referral sources.
• Provides evidence-based practices to families and individuals associated with the family, utilizing Solution-Based Casework, SafeCare, Child Safety Conferences, Motivational Interviewing, SFM & YTDM meetings.
• Maintain an appropriate level of direct contact with families per program requirements and remain available to families 24/7 for crisis intervention as needed.
• Ensure professionalism through role modeling, and respect.
• Utilize own vehicle to travel to work destinations and transport youth as authorized, provide services in the community, or the primary home of the child and family.
• Report and document emergencies and critical incidents involving family members or staff.
• Participate actively in individual, group, and organizational supervision/training.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Essential Functions Requirements:

• Applicant must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of community resources and service providers in the service area.
• This position is full-time and requires scheduling flexibility with the ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary to meet contractual obligations.
• maintain on-call availability as needed to respond to crises.

Work Location: Hybrid in Montgomery, Page, Taylor, Cass, Fremont, and Mills. Benefits:

• Mileage/Travel $0.62 a mile
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Sick Time/Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Other

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Child &/or Family Welfare: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road