Family Support Specialist (FSS)

Paycom; Canaan (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training provided

No vaccine requirement

Work-life balance

Job summary

Paycom in Maine seeks a Family Support Specialist to work with the behavioral health home team, delivering coordinated care to youth and families.

The role requires at least three years of lived parenting experience, a valid Maine driver's license and vehicle insurance, and basic computer skills. Mileage reimbursement and a flexible schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of lived parenting experience with a child/youth who had emotional, developmental, behavioral, substance use or mental health concerns.
• Ability to share experiences with families, coworkers, and community providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical assistance in developing and implementing family support services.
• Coordinate with the behavioral health home team to deliver integrated care.
• Share experiences with families, coworkers, and community providers.

Skills

Lived parenting experience

Articulates lived experiences

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

General Description of Responsibilities:The Family Support Specialist (FSS) will work with the behavioral health home team to ensure that well-coordinated and integrated care is delivered to youth and families served. The FSS will provide leadership and technical assistance in developing and implementing the BHHO family support services. A willingness to share experiences with families, co-workers, and community providers is essential for success in this position.The FSS is an individual who has three or more years of lived experience in parenting or in a parenting role (meaning biological parent or caregiver, foster parent or grandparent) with at least one child/youth that lived with you for three or more years who has emotional, developmental, behavioral, substance use or mental health concerns. The FSS is able and willing to articulate their lived experiences. The FSS has three or more years of lived experience whit that one child/youth in navigating the child serving systems of care such as childrens behavioral health, child welfare, special education or juvenile justice on behalf of that child.Position Requirements:Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine drivers licenseMust be 18 years of age or olderEntry level computer skillsHigh school diploma or equivalentParent/Family Peer certification or provisionalBenefits:Mileage reimbursementFlexible schedulePaid time offWorking within 30 miles of your homeNo vaccine requirementWork/life balanceWe continue to offer your job specific training's at no cost to youAssistance Plus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.