Family Support Specialist; Sandoval County, Rio Rancho Area - AMIkids Family Services

Overview

Family Support Specialist (Sandoval County, Rio Rancho Area) - AMIkids Family Services

Job Category: Treatment

Requisition Number: FAMIL
003134

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• Provide orientation and initiation of services with families and conduct in-home family skills training.
• Conduct in-home family skills training and assist parents with concerns and/or youth issues; work will be conducted in the home environment, youth’s school and workplace, as well as at regional programs.
• Coordinate activities to identify family needs, identify positive family supports, and ensure transition needs are met.
• Develop partnerships with and maintain contacts with key individuals.
• Develop positive school and community relations with industry contacts.
• Administer Psychoeducation services within the AMIkids Personal Growth Model® (PGM) and Evidence Based Practices guidelines.
• Oversee completion of a family assessment on all families; ensure family treatment plans are developed within contractual guidelines.
• Participate in progress meetings with the treatment team as required by contractual guidelines.
• Ensure weekly behavioral updates and weekly goal progressions; maintain up-to-date and accurate session notes.
• Lead and/or participate in positive reinforcement, interdisciplinary, and care review meetings.
• Administer First Aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with national standards.
• Complete administrative tasks related to the role: participate in staff meetings, submit required reports and documentation; act as liaison between AMIkids home office, AMIkids programs, and regulatory agencies; attend monthly reviews and conduct monthly audits to ensure information is recorded.
• Monitor and ensure compliance as it relates to treatment; maintain accurate records.
• Attend required training and professional development events and maintain all appropriate certifications and licenses.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or related field;
  Master’s preferred.
• Two (2) years’ experience working with at-risk or troubled youth preferred.
• Experience working with families in the home environment, providing counseling or psychoeducation and training is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel; up to 80% of the time.

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids’ lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options;
  Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

Yes. Ability to travel; up to 80% of the time.

• Educational qualifications listed above; strong preference for related field experience.

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