In-Home Youth & Family Support Coordinator

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. is seeking an in-home support professional to work on Weekdays, 1st Shift.

You will provide in-home support to youth and families, implement treatment plan elements, and coordinate with clinicians and collaterals. Responsibilities include assessing safety, developing safety plans, monitoring progress toward goals, and delivering services in home, school, and community settings.

Qualifications

• Interns enrolled in a master's degree program in the human services field.
• Bachelor's degree in the human services field from an accredited university and one year experience providing family members with therapeutic support for behavioral health needs.
• Strong knowledge of computers
• Basic knowledge of community resources.
• Excellent oral and presentation skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Ability to respond to program scheduling needs on a flexible basis.
• Valid Driver's License and use of personally insured vehicle for agency business.
• Ability to work mandatory on call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides in home support to youth and families and implements elements of the treatment plan.
• Assesses safety needs, participates in development of safety plans and monitors safety on an ongoing basis.
• Assists FIT Clinician with monitoring of progress toward treatment plan goals and objectives.
• Provides coaching and support in decision making to the youth/family.
• Supports identification of community resources and natural supports.
• Coordinates and communicates with all collaterals.
• Supports youth attendance at school and other community based activities as clinically indicated.
• Maintains contact with the family 3-5 times per week.
• Offers and delivers services in the home, community, schools, day care, foster homes, and other community settings.
• Completes all required documentation in accordance with agency policy and performance specifications.

Skills

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Delegation

Flexible scheduling

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree student in human services

Bachelor's degree in human services + 1 year experience

Job description

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. is seeking an in-home support professional to work on Weekdays, 1st Shift.

You will provide in-home support to youth and families, implement treatment plan elements, and coordinate with clinicians and collaterals. Responsibilities include assessing safety, developing safety plans, monitoring progress toward goals, and delivering services in home, school, and community settings.