Family Services Support

POSTION SUMMARY:
The Family Support Specialist (FSS) is responsible for working in a home-based intervention program
with families of infants, toddlers, or children with developmental disabilities or delays. The primary role
of the FSS is to develop strong relationships with families in order to provide service coordination,
support, and training to assist families in meeting the needs of their children, and enhancing parents’
role as the primary influence on their child’s education and development. Duties include working with
families in identifying and achieving goals; promoting positive parent-child relationships and
interactions; and providing child development education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct comprehensive and periodic assessments of family and infant/child needs for the
purpose of determining eligibility and/or developing an action plan to remove barriers to child’s
success.
2. Conduct Routine Based Interviews to obtain a rich description of the child and family
functioning, and produce a list of functional, family chosen, family centered outcomes.
3. Partner with families to develop an individualized care plan that is based on information
collected through the assessment and family interviews to address medical, social, educational,
and other services needed to further family goals, plans, and success strategies.
4. Coordinate referrals to services and related agencies to meet the needs identified in the care
plan. Assist with identifying and establishing natural and professional supports in the
community.
5. Track and document time and services with accuracy to ensure services are provided according
to contract provisions and to ensure appropriate reimbursement for services provided. This
includes tracking case statistics (e.g. direct contacts, service coordination, family
training/counseling, special instruction, transportation, etc.), and accounting for at least 75% of
time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work, developmental disability intervention,
special education, early intervention, etc.
• Knowledge of state and federal policies, legislation, rules and regulations as it relates to
developmental disabilities.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with other community agencies.
• Ability to relate effectively with children, families, community members, and staff of diverse
backgrounds.
• Operation of general office equipment.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Research and assess family needs.
• Complete work assignments without continual direction.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University required.
• Ability to complete FSS certification process within policy and Developmental Disabilities
Program timelines.
• Valid Montana driver’s license or ability to obtain one within one month of hire.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• Successfully complete a background check.
 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work
or another related field.
• 3 Years related work experience.
• Previous service coordination experience.
• Family Support Specialist Certification.

 

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Salary : $20 - $25