Family Resource​/Family Support Specialist

Family Resource/Family Support Specialist (2102) (Full Time)
Location: Danville, VA 24540
Type: Prevention Services Division
Degree: Bachelors

Under the direct supervision of the Healthy Families Program Coordinator, the Family Resource /Family Support Specialist completes the screening and initial assessment interview and enters initial data into the Program Management System on families referred to the program; enters assessments into the Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services and Healthy Families America/Virginia approved Medical Health Record database; assist with and provides presentations to referring agencies within the community.

Maintains and completes all required documentation as prescribed by Healthy Families America standards, licensure, and Medicaid with regard to clinical services and medical records keeping. Comply with all regulations applicable to program services. Provides intensive home-based case management services to children at risk of serious emotional disturbance and their families to promote positive mental health development, family functioning, parent-child interaction, ensure receipt of appropriate medical care, and prevent child abuse.

Develop and implement individual service plans.

M1: Bachelor's Degree with at least 15 hours of coursework in Human Services, with at least two years of experience working with children five and under
OR Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice, other approved Human Services degree, or certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner in Virginia

M2: Valid drivers license and safe driving record

Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry (CANIS) report will be required upon request. Our Agency maintains a drug-free workplace.

Employees of the Agency and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, age, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, or marital status, except where religion, national origin, or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the Agency.