Family Support Specialist - Parent Advocate, Flex Schedule

Assistance Plus; Norridgewock (ME); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Work/life balance

Job-specific training at no cost

Job summary

Assistance Plus is seeking a Family Support Specialist (FSS) in Norridgewock, ME. The FSS will work with the behavioral health home team to deliver integrated care to youth and families. Successful candidates will have three or more years of parenting experience with a child who has emotional or behavioral concerns.

Responsibilities include providing leadership in developing family support services and navigating child-serving systems. This role offers a flexible schedule and benefits like mileage reimbursement and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Parent/Family Peer certification or provisional.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical assistance in family support services.
• Work with the behavioral health home team for coordinated care.
• Articulate lived experiences in parenting roles.

Job description

Assistance Plus is seeking a Family Support Specialist (FSS) in Norridgewock, ME. The FSS will work with the behavioral health home team to deliver integrated care to youth and families. Successful candidates will have three or more years of parenting experience with a child who has emotional or behavioral concerns.

Responsibilities include providing leadership in developing family support services and navigating child-serving systems. This role offers a flexible schedule and benefits like mileage reimbursement and paid time off.