Independent Contractor-Family Support Services

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Connect America is seeking an Independent Contractor to provide Family Support Services designed to improve family functioning and child well-being. You will collaborate with families, case managers, and community partners to implement individualized service plans.

The role requires a background in human services and a trauma-informed approach, with strong coordination and documentation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field or 5+ years of verifiable field experience.
• Strong understanding of family systems and trauma-informed care.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance.
• Willingness to complete required background checks and contractor onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with community providers to facilitate comprehensive care and referrals.
• Participate in collaborative case planning and case review meetings, when requested.
• Deliver case management activities including supervised visitation, parent aide support, and Behavioral Aide.
• Maintain documentation of services and billing logs in accordance with agency expectations.
• Provide parenting education and modeling of positive parenting strategies.
• Coordinate with external professionals to ensure service alignment.
• Complete in-home visits to monitor progress and provide ongoing support for families.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Family systems understanding

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Background checks willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

High School Diploma / GED with 5+ years field experience

Job description

Overview

Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America!

Before you get started on your journey with Health Connect America, take some time to learn more about us.At Health Connect America, all services are guided by a unified, trauma-informed approach. Across every program, we are committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care that fosters healing and growth. Our services are delivered by clinically trained staff, grounded in a therapeutic mindset and informed by research and evidence-based practices at every level of care. Health Connect America and its affiliate brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation. We provide our services directly to those in need whether that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our office settings. Health Connect America is honored to be a part of the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives. At Health Connect America, we are dedicated to making meaningful connections every day through creating quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.

Come make a difference and grow with us!

Responsibilities

Scope of Services

The Independent Contractor-Family Support Services will provide family support services designed to improve family functioning and child well-being. Services may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating with community providers to facilitate comprehensive care and referrals for families
• Participating in collaborative case planning and case review meetings, when requested
• Delivering case management activities such as:
• Supervised visitation
• Parent aide support
• Behavioral Aide
• Transportation
• Crisis intervention
• Advocacy and linkage to services (including drug screening facilitation if applicable)
• Completing in-home visits to monitor progress and provide ongoing support for families involved with DFCS.
• Offering parenting education and modeling positive parenting strategies
• Coordinating with external professionals (e.g., schools, therapists, case managers) to ensure service alignment
• Maintaining documentation of services rendered, including case notes and service logs, in accordance with agency expectations
• Providing transportation services related to the family service plan (e.g., visitation, appointments) as appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice)
• or High School Diploma/GED with at least 5 years of verifiable experience in the field
• Strong understanding of family systems, trauma-informed care, and community resources
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance
• Willingness to complete required background checks and contractor onboarding

Deliverables

• Timely submission of service logs, progress updates, and reports
• Accurate documentation aligned with billing and reporting standards
• Services provided in accordance with contract terms, including hourly or task-based invoicing

Performing work at Health Connect America and it's companies as an Independent Contractor is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.

Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. For more information on Equal Opportunity, please click hereEqual Employment Opportunity Posters