Family Support Specialist, Part-time; Clay County Area - AMIkids Family Services

Family Support Specialist, Part-time (Clay County Area) - AMIkids Family Services

Job Category: Treatment

Requisition Number: FAMIL
003394

Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, USA

This position will cover the Clay County area

The role of the Family Services Specialist, Part-time is to execute the family engagement and psychoeducation process for each youth entering and leaving the program in the region assigned. Provide orientation and initiation of services with the families and conduct in-home family skills training.

• Responsible for conducting 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 at the regional programs.
• Coordinate activities that include but are not limited to identifying family needs are met in the community, identifying positive family supports, and ensuring transition needs are met.
• Develop partnerships with and maintain contacts with key individuals.
• Develop positive school/community relations with industry contacts.
• Administer psychoeducation services within the established guidelines of the AMIkids Personal Growth Model® (PGM) and Evidence-Based Practices.
• Oversee completion of a family assessment on all families within required contractual guidelines; ensure family treatment plan is developed within required contractual guidelines.
• Participate in progress meetings (as required by contractual guidelines) held on each youth, with members of the treatment team.
• Ensure completion of weekly behavioral updates and weekly goal progressions; ensure completion of up-to-date and accurate session notes.
• Lead and/or participate in positive reinforcement, interdisciplinary and/or care review meetings.
• Administer First Aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with the national standards.
• Complete administrative tasks related to the role:
  • Participate in staff meetings and interactive training in open communication and for the dissemination of information.
  • 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 all pertinent information is recorded.
• Monitor and ensure compliance as they relate to treatment; maintain accurate records.
• Attend required training/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 of 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.

• 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, up to 80% of the time.

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

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