Family Support Specialist

Funeral Directors Life; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Funeral Directors Life is seeking a dedicated case management professional in Wisconsin to support families and youth through strength-based services. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, coordinate transportation, document workflows, and participate in meetings to promote client outcomes and compliant practice.

The role requires high school diploma, valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle; willingness to travel and adapt to flexible hours including evenings and

Qualifications

• Mentoring youth and families in Home Management, Independent Living and Job Readiness.
• Documentation and reporting to support case outcomes.
• Collaboration across agencies, schools, law enforcement and foster care teams.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as part of team rotation.
• Transport of clients when required and documentation of activities.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing direct service to families.
• Work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend rotation.
• Provide support and guidance to youth and families to achieve case outcomes.
• Arrange and/or provide transportation to clients, including personal vehicle use.
• Assist with Case Management tasks and safety assessments as needed.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with agency teams and partners.
• Complete necessary documentation in a timely, effective manner.
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates and recommendations.
• Participate in committees and meetings to promote organizational values.

Skills

Mentoring

Case management

Documentation

Interagency collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as best practice or requirements change within the practice field.

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team providing direct service to families that are strength based and in accordance with all statutes standards, policies, and procedures.
• Work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend rotation

3. Provide support and guidance to youth and families to achieve case outcomes. This may include mentoring in areas of Home Management, Independent Living, Job Readiness, Budgeting, and Parenting etc.

4. Arrange and/or provide transportation to clients, as appropriate. This may involve transportation of clients in the employee’s personal vehicle. Agency vehicle usage is expected unless an agency vehicle is unavailable.

5. Assist with Case Management tasks, such as supervise and facilitate family interaction, assess for safety, and collect drug tests as necessary.

6. Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all agency teams, schools, law enforcement, courts, foster parents, family members and other organizations

7. Complete any necessary documentation in a timely effective manner

8. Participate in team meetings and provide updates and recommendations as necessary

9. Participate and/or facilitate committees and meetings within the agency to promote the values of the organization

Training, Experience and Other Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Willingness to transport agency clients, utilizing personal vehicle if necessary.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Unlimited access to a personal vehicle.
• A minimum of $250,000/$500,000 auto liability insurance coverage verified upon hire and at renewal by providing a copy of the declaration page of your policy from your insurance carrier.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the County may consider a combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.