Out of State Family Engagement Specialist (Multiple positions available)

Marshall University School of Pharmacy; Huntington (WV); Remote; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University School of Pharmacy is seeking an Out of State Family Engagement Specialist to support families of children in residential treatment facilities. The role involves developing crisis plans and liaising with various partners to aid discharge processes. A BA or BS in a human services field is required, along with experience managing intense family needs.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Human Service related field required.
• Skills in using virtual platforms.
• Experience working with children and families with intensive needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with families and ensure viable discharge and crisis plans.
• Coordinate with community partners for youth support.
• Complete required assessments like CANS and CAFAS.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Crisis Planning

Community Partnership

Education

B.A. or B.S. degree in Human Services

Tools

ZOOM

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Out of State Family Engagement Specialist (Multiple positions available)

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Position Information

Banner Position Number R10877 Position Title Out of State Family Engagement Specialist (Multiple positions available) Classification Title MURC-Other Bus Operations Spec Department Center of Excellence for Recovery - RC1524 Job Description

The Out-of-State Family Engagement Team will focus on youth who are out-of-state in group residential facilities and psychiatric residential treatment facilities. The Family Engagement Specialist will work directly with the family to ensure barriers to a child returning home are addressed, a crisis plan is developed, and natural and community supports are identified. The liaison will be the connection between the WVICCC team, DoHS, community partners and the out-of-state providers. The Family Engagement Specialist will assist the team with completing the Child and Adolescent Needs Assessment (CANS) and the Child and Adolescent Functioning Assessment (CAFAS).

Applicants can be located anywhere in WV or bordering states but must have worked with WV youth.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Work directly with families as requested by the Director and work with the WVICCC Team to ensure a viable discharge and crisis plan is developed for each child
• Work with Aetna, DoHS and OOS providers to address discharge barriers related to youth returning to family.
• Family Finding/Seeing search as needed
• Participate in OOS treatment teams
• Complete as required by the WVICCC Team the Child and Adolescent Needs Assessment (CANS) and the Child and Adolescent Functioning Assessment (CAFAS)
• Collect required data for reports.
• Experience in organizing services and teams.
• Experience in working with children and their families with intense needs.
• Experience working with children who have intellectual needs, sexually acting out behaviors, trauma or other intensive needs is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in wraparound and/or crisis planning preferred but not mandatory
• Ability to work with community partners.
• Must be able to work from home and work flexible hours.
• CANS and CAFAS certifications preferred but not mandatory.
• An understanding of youth with intensive needs.
• Skills in using virtual platforms, such as ZOOM.
• Strong Organizational Skills.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Location OTHR - Other Off-Campus Location Salary Range 58,497

Required Qualifications

Education

Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree in Human Service related field (counseling, psychology, social work)

Experience

• Experience in organizing services and teams.
• Experience in working with children and their families with intense needs.
• Experience working with children who have intellectual needs, sexually acting out behaviors, trauma or other intensive needs is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in wraparound and/or crisis planning preferred but not mandatory
• Ability to work with community partners.
• Must be able to work from home and work flexible hours.
• CANS and CAFAS certifications preferred but not mandatory.
• An understanding of youth with intensive needs.
• Skills in using virtual platforms, such as ZOOM.
• Strong Organizational Skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MR0803 Open Date 06/11/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree in Human Service related field (counseling, psychology, social work)?
• Yes
• No
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  

Optional Documents

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Higher Education

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