Home-Based Family Support Advocate

Colorado Network Staffing; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Network Staffing in Denver, CO seeks an Entry Level Family Support Specialist to work in a home-based intervention program. The role focuses on building strong relationships with families to provide service coordination, support, and training to help children succeed and empower parents in education and development.

Responsibilities include developing an individualized care plan, coordinating services, and documenting time and services to meet contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work, developmental disability intervention, special education, early intervention, etc.
• Knowledge of state and federal policies, legislation, rules and regulations as it relates to developmental disabilities.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with other community agencies.
• Ability to relate effectively with children, families, community members, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
• Operation of general office equipment.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Research and assess family needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and periodic assessments of family and infant/child needs for the purpose of determining eligibility and/or developing an action plan to remove barriers to child’s success.
• Conduct Routine Based Interviews to obtain a rich description of the child and family functioning, and produce a list of functional, family chosen, family centered outcomes.
• Partner with families to develop an individualized care plan that is based on information collected through the assessment and family interviews to address medical, social, educational, and other services needed to further family goals, plans, and success strategies.
• Coordinate referrals to services and related agencies to meet the needs identified in the care plan. Assist with identifying and establishing natural and professional supports in the community.
• Track and document time and services with accuracy to ensure services are provided according to contract provisions and to ensure appropriate reimbursement for services provided. This includes tracking case statistics (e.g. direct contacts, service coordination, family training/counseling, special instruction, transportation, etc.), and accounting for at least 75% of time.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Disability services knowledge

Policy knowledge

Relationship building

Diversity communication

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Office equipment operation

Job description

Colorado Network Staffing in Denver, CO seeks an Entry Level Family Support Specialist to work in a home-based intervention program. The role focuses on building strong relationships with families to provide service coordination, support, and training to help children succeed and empower parents in education and development.

Responsibilities include developing an individualized care plan, coordinating services, and documenting time and services to meet contract requirements.