Independent Contractor-Family Support Services

Health Connect America; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization providing family support services in Georgia is seeking an Independent Contractor for Family Support Services. The role involves coordinating care, delivering supervision and support to families. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience is required. Candidates should possess strong community resource knowledge and reliable transportation. The commitment to empower families through trauma-informed care is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human services.
• Strong understanding of community resources and trauma-informed care.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with community providers for comprehensive care.
• Delivering case management activities like supervised visitation.
• Completing in-home visits to monitor family progress.
• Document services and maintain logs per contract requirements.
• Provide transportation and crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Coordinating with community providers

Crisis intervention

Advocacy and linkage to services

Strong understanding of family systems

Modeling positive parenting strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field

High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of experience

Job description

Independent Contractor – Family Support Services

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Partner with Purpose

Collaborate with Health Connect America to deliver trauma‑informed, family‑centered services that empower children and families to thrive. Before partnering with Health Connect America, take some time to learn more about who we are. 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. Health Connect America and its affiliate brands provide mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation. We collaborate with independent professionals who share our commitment to helping individuals and families reach their full potential. Our services are delivered in homes, communities, and office settings — always centered on dignity, trust, and empowerment. We are honored to partner with the families we serve as they work toward self‑improvement and more fulfilling lives.

Scope of Services

• 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 contractual requirements and applicable standards.
• Providing transportation services related to the family service plan (e.g., visitation, appointments) as appropriate.
• 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.

If you share our commitment to empowering families and delivering trauma‑informed support, we invite you to explore a partnership opportunity with Health Connect America. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Engagement Requirements

Engagement as an independent contractor with Health Connect America and its affiliated entities is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks and contractor onboarding processes.

Health Connect America and its affiliated entities provide equal opportunity in contracting and employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Other

Industries

Mental Health Care