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Family Development Specialist

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC
Fort Payne, AL Other
POSTED ON 9/22/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Development Specialist position at HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC?

Overview

Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America! 

 

Before you get started on your journey with Health Connect America, take some time to learn more about us. At Health Connect America, all services are guided by a unified, trauma-informed approach.  Across every program, we are committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care that fosters healing and growth. Our services are delivered by clinically trained staff, grounded in a therapeutic mindset and informed by research and evidence-based practices at every level of care.   Health Connect America and its affiliate brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation.  We provide our services directly to those in need whether that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our office settings.  Health Connect America is honored to be a part of the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives.   At Health Connect America, we are dedicated to making meaningful connections every day through creating quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment. 

Come make a difference and grow with us!

 

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Responsibilities

The Family Development Specialist supports clients and families by developing and implementing treatment plans, providing therapeutic interventions, and linking them to necessary services. This role involves effective communication, compliance with regulatory standards, thorough documentation, and active recruitment of new referrals.

 

  • Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care for clients and families with the input of the treatment team and the Clinical Supervisor.
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions, as well as skill-building, outlined in the Treatment Plan.
  • Attend and actively participate in weekly Treatment Team meetings.
  • Link clients and families with specific services and resources as identified in the treatment plan.
  • Serve as a liaison with other professionals, agencies, and community resources related to the client, ensuring their needs are met in a comprehensive manner.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with organizational policy and regulatory standards.
  • Actively recruit new referrals to maintain a full caseload.
  • Provide 24/7 on-call support for clients as required by the program.
  • Ensure compliance with all state regulatory bodies and COA standards.
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities as assigned, to stay current with best practices for quality service delivery.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a human services discipline such as Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field, is required.
  • Minimum of two years experience working with children and/or families. This experience may include internships and volunteer work.

 

Be Well with HCA: 

 

  • We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance. 
  • We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually. 
  • Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products. 
  • Additional benefits include: 
  • Access to a Health Navigator 
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution 
  • Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account 
  • Health Reimbursement Account 
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan 
  • Benefits Hub 
  • Tickets at Work 

 

Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America! 

 

Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team. 

 

Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.  For more information on Equal Opportunity, please click here Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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