Family Support Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Bethlehem (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

A social services organization in Clearfield County is looking for a Family Support Specialist to deliver quality community-based services. The role requires developing individualized service plans and providing counseling and advocacy. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1 to 2 years of experience in family support. The position offers benefits like medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, along with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local community resources required.
• Position requires reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized service plans based on identified goals.
• Provide counseling, support, advocacy, and service coordination.
• Complete assessments, progress notes, and billing documents.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of community resources

Case documentation attention to detail

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field

1 to 2 years of experience in family support and case management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

Status: Full Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Family Support Specialist is to deliver quality community-based services while utilizing Youth Advocate Programs mission and core principals. This professional will be available to provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as part of an adjusted time schedule. Each specialist is required to work a minimum 15-20 hour work week with most of these hours being billable or face‑to‑face intervention. The number of weekly hours of face‑to‑face intervention assigned to each family will be determined by case complexity and individual needs. It is anticipated a family referred to the program will receive approximately 2-5 hours of face‑to‑face intervention weekly.

• Develop individualized service plans incorporating the identified goals provided in the initial referral.
• Assist with the innovative coordination and implementation of community based services while working closely with social agencies, hospitals, clinics, schools, and community resources.
• Provide counseling, support, advocacy, and service coordination with families working both individually and as part of a team.
• Report special, unusual, or critical incident reports, update Director and CYF caseworker on all participant activities and situations.
• Provide consultation to families and involved professionals.
• Assist with monthly meetings for all participants and teams.
• Complete typed and written assessments, closings/aftercare plans, and daily progress notes in addition to weekly billing documents.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field is preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 1 to 2 years of experience in family support and case management.
• Strong knowledge of local community resources and support systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail in case documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Bilingual applicants preferred but not required.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits Available

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.