What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Resource / Family Support Specialist position at Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice, other approved Human Services degree, or certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner in Virginia
- Valid driver's 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.
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:
$44,825 - $77,617
Excellent Fringe Benefits
Salary : $44,825 - $77,617