Bilingual Family-Centered Support Specialist (Spanish–English)

Sevita; Laurel (MD); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full compensation/benefits package for

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Career development opportunities

Job security with nationwide reach

Job summary

Sevita’s Mentor Maryland division is seeking a bilingual Family Centered Specialist (Spanish-English) to join a mission-driven team. The role supports youth and families in residential and treatment foster care services, with a hybrid schedule across Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a related Human Service field, 1 year of case management or behavioral health experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• One year of case management or behavioral health experience.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) required.
• Specialized training required.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable vehicle, including valid registration & insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments of individuals and families served in the areas of mental status, personality, behavioral response patterns, relationships, and family interactions.
• Propose a service or treatment plan based on assessment of family needs and make practical suggestions for change.
• Provide activity and participation-based interventions and approaches developed from training materials, experience, families’ successes, and peers.
• Provide 24/7 coverage for all assigned individuals/families.
• Provide a closure and aftercare plan for each family/individual served.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with personnel from referring/collateral agencies, guiding families in their interaction with such agencies and other community organizations as needed; provide referrals to services and resources on behalf of families.
• Assure that documentation and records are kept confidential, organized, and complete; submit such documentation to supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
• Willing to travel up to 1 hour for families served.
• Participate in team meetings with peers and in collateral team meeting when needed. Support peer development by addressing areas of concern for professional development and team performance issues.
• May provide training or field supervision of new or tenured peers; may review and edit peer records and documentation, marketing and education presentations, and training and development for the region or team meetings.

Skills

Bi-lingual (Spanish-English)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related Human Service field

Job description

Sevita’s Mentor Maryland division is seeking a bilingual Family Centered Specialist (Spanish-English) to join a mission-driven team. The role supports youth and families in residential and treatment foster care services, with a hybrid schedule across Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a related Human Service field, 1 year of case management or behavioral health experience, and strong communication skills.