Family Support Assistant — Early Intervention & IFSP Coordination

Benchmark Human Services; Harlem (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Life insurance.

Mileage reimbursement.

Tuition reimbursement.

Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Advancement opportunities.

401k with company match.

Employee discounts with variousvendors

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services in Harlem, MT is seeking a Family Support Specialist Assistant to assist infants, toddlers, and families under Montana Milestones. The role includes collaboration with a comprehensively certified FSS and ongoing support under Part C guidelines to ensure timely access to services.

Qualified candidates must reside in Harlem or Havre, MT, hold a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and complete Montana certification within two years of hire.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and auto insurance.
• Minimum educational requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete on the job training and become certified by the State of Montana within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with eligibility determination and intake activities.
• Conduct the family assessment, including interviewing the family.
• Collect information on the child’s development, including observations of the child.
• Coordinate evaluations and assessments.
• Assure families are informed of rights, options, advocacy services, and their role in the EI process.
• Assist parents of eligible children in planning, meeting, developing, implementing, and reviewing an IFSP.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely electronic and paper file records.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benchmark Human Services in Harlem, MT is seeking a Family Support Specialist Assistant to assist infants, toddlers, and families under Montana Milestones. The role includes collaboration with a comprehensively certified FSS and ongoing support under Part C guidelines to ensure timely access to services.

Qualified candidates must reside in Harlem or Havre, MT, hold a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and complete Montana certification within two years of hire.