Family Development Specialist

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC; Fort Payne (AL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Health Savings Account with company"s"

401(k) retirement plan

Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending

EAP with 8 mental health sessions

Paid time off and holidays

Tickets at Work

Job summary

Health Connect America is seeking a Family Development Specialist to support clients and families by developing and implementing treatment plans, delivering therapeutic interventions, and connecting clients with essential services in their homes, communities, or offices. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services field and a minimum of two years of experience with children and families.

You will work with a treatment team, recruit referrals, and ensure compliance with COA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services discipline is required.
• Minimum of two years experience working with children and/or families; internships/volunteer work count.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care with input from the treatment team and Clinical Supervisor.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions and skill-building per the Treatment Plan.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly Treatment Team meetings.
• Link clients and families with services and resources identified in the treatment plan.
• Act as liaison with other professionals, agencies, and community resources to meet client needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions and progress notes per policy and regulatory standards.
• Actively recruit new referrals to maintain a full caseload.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for clients as required by the program.
• Ensure compliance with state regulatory bodies and COA standards.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay current with best practices.

Skills

Experience with children/families

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Overview

Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America!

Health Connect America and our family of brands are leading providers of mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults across a multi-state footprint. As a COA-accredited organization, we are held to nationally recognized standards of quality, accountability, and best practice in every aspect of care we deliver.

We are relentlessly committed to keeping families together and transforming lives through evidence-informed care, delivered by clinically trained staff who meet clients where they are — in their homes, in their communities, and in our offices. Our work is guided by five core values: client-centered care, empowerment of our people, evidence-informed excellence, a purpose-driven culture, and bold, adaptive leadership.

When you join Health Connect America, you join an organization that invests in you. You'll Grow With Us through meaningful development opportunities, Be Well With Us through programs that support your whole self, and know that You Belong With Us in a culture built on purpose, compassion, and impact.

Our Brands

Responsibilities

The Family Development Specialist supports clients and families by developing and implementing treatment plans, providing therapeutic interventions, and linking them to necessary services. This role involves effective communication, compliance with regulatory standards, thorough documentation, and active recruitment of new referrals.

• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care for clients and families with the input of the treatment team and the Clinical Supervisor.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions, as well as skill-building, outlined in the Treatment Plan.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly Treatment Team meetings.
• Link clients and families with specific services and resources as identified in the treatment plan.
• Serve as a liaison with other professionals, agencies, and community resources related to the client, ensuring their needs are met in a comprehensive manner.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with organizational policy and regulatory standards.
• Actively recruit new referrals to maintain a full caseload.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for clients as required by the program.
• Ensure compliance with all state regulatory bodies and COA standards.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities as assigned, to stay current with best practices for quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services discipline such as Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field, is required.
• Minimum of two years experience working with children and/or families. This experience may include internships and volunteer work.

Be Well with HCA:

• We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance.

• We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.

• Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.

• Additional benefits include:

• Access to a Health Navigator

• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Benefits Hub

• Tickets at Work

Employment at Health Connect America and its companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.

Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.