Impactful Family Support Specialist (Early Intervention)

Benchmark-Human-Services-MT; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition assistance

PTO & sick time

FSA

Advancement opportunities

401k plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services MT is seeking a dedicated Family Support Specialist to assist infants, toddlers, and families through Montana Milestones and FES. This role supports eligibility, assessments, and IFSP development, aligning services to family needs and rights under Part C.

Qualified candidates reside in or near Great Falls, MT. This role emphasizes collaboration with families, health providers, and community partners, ensuring timely delivery of services and ongoing program eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Services, or related field as specified.
• Experience working with families and/or children.
• Experience with disabilities preferred.
• Meet provider enrollment qualifications for a Family Support Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Function in intake/coordinator role.
• Assist eligibility determination and intake activities.
• Conduct family assessments and interview families.
• Collect info on child development and observations.
• Coordinate evaluations/assessments.
• Inform parents of their rights and IFSP process.
• Assist families in planning and implementing IFSP.
• Collect insurance/Medicaid information for coordination of benefits.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records.
• Refer families to services and providers.
• Monitor service delivery for timeliness and IFSP alignment.
• Facilitate transition planning for exit from Part C.
• Perform child find and provider recruitment activities.
• Coordinate and monitor delivery of available services.
• Inform families of advocacy services.
• Coordinate with medical/health providers.
• Assist transitions to Part B or other services.
• Ensure families are informed of rights and options.
• Comply with health and safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Family services

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Benchmark Human Services MT is seeking a dedicated Family Support Specialist to assist infants, toddlers, and families through Montana Milestones and FES. This role supports eligibility, assessments, and IFSP development, aligning services to family needs and rights under Part C.

Qualified candidates reside in or near Great Falls, MT. This role emphasizes collaboration with families, health providers, and community partners, ensuring timely delivery of services and ongoing program eligibility.