Family Outreach Specialist

Hirebridge; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health plan

Dental plan

Retirement match

Job summary

Seacoast Mental Health Center is seeking a Family Outreach Specialist to support youth and families in Exeter. Services span home, school, and community settings, delivered within a collaborative team including clinicians and other professionals.

The role emphasizes providing behavioral and family support services, with a focus on building strong relationships with youth and families and coordinating with external supports. Evening availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services or equivalent.
• Experience with children and families or in mental health/human services recommended.
• Reliable transportation required for community-based services.
• Availability for weekday evening hours.
• Effective communication and ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic behavioral supports, family supports, and targeted case management to eligible youth and families.
• Deliver services in home, school, or community settings.
• Collaborate within a team including managers, therapists, psychiatrists and others.
• Coordinate with external supports such as school staff and social services.
• Participate in trainings, consultations, and supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services or equivalent

Job description

Come join our outstanding Youth and Family Services Team!

If you like making a difference in your community and are passionate about working in a nonprofit organization Seacoast Mental Health Center is an excellent choice!

Key Responsibilities:

This role within our Youth & Family Services Department will provide services to children, adolescents, and their families in our Exeter location. This role will provide therapeutic behavioral supports, family support services, and targeted case management to eligible children and their families. Services are delivered in the home, school, or community settings. Family Outreach Specialists work within a team model which includes clinical managers, case managers, therapists, psychiatrists and more. Family Outreach Specialists collaborate with external supports, such as school staff, community supports, DJJS/DCYF, and more. Family Outreach Specialists participate in trainings, consultations, and supervision.

Job Requirements:

• Required minimum education of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services or an equivalent
• Experience working with children and families or in mental health or human service settings recommended
• Reliable transportation required, as community-based services include transporting youth
• Availability for weekday evening hours required
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal and external supports and work within a team model
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with youth and families

Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc. offers a generous compensation package including paid time off, health and dental plans, retirement account match, etc.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value the diversity of our community.