Family Support Coordinator

Family Support Coordinator

Salary Range $15.00 - $21.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree

Under limited supervision, works with families to understand the family's individual situation. They assist the family in identifying both the long and short-term goals of the individual and family. Assists the family in gaining access to resources that will meet the identified needs through a variety of community services, other public programs or the Family Support Program.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work with families to link them to Family Support Services and other community resources.
• Review Family Support Applications and determine eligibility.
• Develop Individualized Family Support Plans (IFSP) with the family.
• Develop individualized budgets for services and goods approved on the IFSP.
• Monitor goods and services the family is receiving under the IFSP.
• Review eligibility annually.
• Develop IFSP reviews annually.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Enter information into the WIS system.
• Advocate for the family when appropriate.
• Provide advice and support to the families as needed and requested, including being available to listen to problems and concerns as well as successes and gains.
• Access community resources, information, and referral services.
• Develop partnerships and community collaboration to increase resources for families.
• Conducts the following services, supports, care and treatment, including but not limited to:
• Overseeing the services, supports, care and treatment provided to individuals;
• Supervising the formulation of the individual service plan or individual recovery plan;
• Conducting diagnostic, behavioral, functional and educational assessments;
• Designing and writing behavior support plans;
• Implementing assessment, care and treatment activities as defined in professional practice acts; and
• Supervising high intensity services such as screening or evaluation, assessment, partial hospitalization, and ambulatory or residential crisis services.

Required

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a social service, special education, behavioral health or related field. 2 years experience working with individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Family Support experience preferred

Required Knowledge &

Skills:

• Knowledge of disabilities and community resources
• Ability to relate to families with diverse ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds and circumstances.
• Ability to organize and track services and necessary documentation for the program.
• Ability to assist parents/caregivers, and other family members identify their concerns, strengths and priorities.
• Ability to empower other individuals with disabilities to explore new options, resources, relationships, feelings, attitudes and rights.
• Ability to work with others in public and private service systems to negotiate a plan that meets the needs of the family
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to maintain confidentiality, and to work independently under general supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and "Listening" skills.

Competencies:

• Communication
• Accountability/Responsibility
• Cooperation/Teamwork
• Creative Thinking
• Customer Service
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Analytical Thinking
• Job Knowledge
• Judgement
• Professionalism
• Quality/Quantity of Work