Montana: Family Support Assistant, Early Intervention

Benchmark-Human-Services-MT; Valier (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

401k with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Family Support Specialist Assistant to help infants and toddlers access Montana Milestones services in Valier or Browning, MT. You will work under supervision to support eligibility, assessments, and IFSP planning while engaging families in their child’s development.

Your role includes coordinating services, gathering insurance information, maintaining records, and ensuring timely delivery of supports within the EI framework.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete on-the-job training.
• Must become Montana state certified within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Function in an ongoing coordinator role under the supervision of a comprehensively certified Family Support Specialist (FSS).
• Assist with eligibility determination, including referral, intake, and eligibility determination activities.
• Conduct the family assessment, including interviewing the family.
• Collect information on the child's development, including observations of the child.
• Coordinate evaluations and assessments.
• Assure families are informed of rights, options, advocacy services, and their role in the EI process.
• Assist parents of eligible children in planning, meeting, developing, implementing, and reviewing an IFSP.
• Collect the family's insurance or Medicaid information to facilitate coordination of benefits and services.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely electronic and paper file records.
• Monitor the delivery of services to ensure the services are provided on time and in accordance with the IFSP.
• Coordinate and monitor the delivery of available services.
• Communicate and coordinate services with medical and health providers.
• Facilitate transition plans into Part B, preschool, or other community services.
• Meet weekly with supervisor for supervision and feedback from the FSS.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Family Support Specialist Assistant to help infants and toddlers access Montana Milestones services in Valier or Browning, MT. You will work under supervision to support eligibility, assessments, and IFSP planning while engaging families in their child’s development.

Your role includes coordinating services, gathering insurance information, maintaining records, and ensuring timely delivery of supports within the EI framework.