What are the responsibilities and job description for the Out of State Family Engagement Specialist position at Marshall University?
Position Details
Position Information
Banner Position Number
R10875
Position Title
Out of State Family Engagement Specialist
Classification Title
MURC-Other Bus Operations Spec
Department
Center of Excellence for Recovery - RC1524
Job Description
The Out-of-State Family Engagement Team will focus on youth who are out-of-state in group residential facilities and psychiatric residential treatment facilities. The Family Engagement Specialist will work directly with the family to ensure barriers to a child returning home are addressed, a crisis plan is developed, and natural and community supports are identified. The liaison will be the connection between the WVICCC team, DoHS, community partners and the out-of-state providers. The Family Engagement Specialist will assist the team with completing the Child and Adolescent Needs Assessment (CANS) and the Child and Adolescent Functioning Assessment (CAFAS).
Applicants can be located anywhere in WV or bordering states but must have worked with WV youth.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work directly with families as requested by the Director and work with the WVICCC Team to ensure a viable discharge and crisis plan is developed for each child
• Work with Aetna, DoHS and OOS providers to address discharge barriers related to youth returning to family.
• Family Finding/Seeing search as needed
• Participate in OOS treatment teams
• Complete as required by the WVICCC Team the Child and Adolescent Needs Assessment (CANS) and the Child and Adolescent Functioning Assessment (CAFAS)
• Collect required data for reports.
• Must be able to work from home and work flexible hours.
• Other duties as assigned
Location
MURC - Marshall University Research Corporation
Salary Range
$58,497
Required Qualifications
Education
Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree in Human Service related field (counseling, psychology, social work)
Experience
• Experience in organizing services and teams.
• Experience in working with children and their families with intense needs.
• Ability to work with community partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
CANS and CAFAS certifications preferred but not mandatory.
Experience
• Experience working with children who have intellectual needs, sexually acting out behaviors, trauma or other intensive needs is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in wraparound and/or crisis planning preferred but not mandatory
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
MR0956
Open Date
10/28/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Position Information
Banner Position Number
R10875
Position Title
Out of State Family Engagement Specialist
Classification Title
MURC-Other Bus Operations Spec
Department
Center of Excellence for Recovery - RC1524
Job Description
The Out-of-State Family Engagement Team will focus on youth who are out-of-state in group residential facilities and psychiatric residential treatment facilities. The Family Engagement Specialist will work directly with the family to ensure barriers to a child returning home are addressed, a crisis plan is developed, and natural and community supports are identified. The liaison will be the connection between the WVICCC team, DoHS, community partners and the out-of-state providers. The Family Engagement Specialist will assist the team with completing the Child and Adolescent Needs Assessment (CANS) and the Child and Adolescent Functioning Assessment (CAFAS).
Applicants can be located anywhere in WV or bordering states but must have worked with WV youth.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work directly with families as requested by the Director and work with the WVICCC Team to ensure a viable discharge and crisis plan is developed for each child
• Work with Aetna, DoHS and OOS providers to address discharge barriers related to youth returning to family.
• Family Finding/Seeing search as needed
• Participate in OOS treatment teams
• Complete as required by the WVICCC Team the Child and Adolescent Needs Assessment (CANS) and the Child and Adolescent Functioning Assessment (CAFAS)
• Collect required data for reports.
• Must be able to work from home and work flexible hours.
• Other duties as assigned
Location
MURC - Marshall University Research Corporation
Salary Range
$58,497
Required Qualifications
Education
Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree in Human Service related field (counseling, psychology, social work)
Experience
• Experience in organizing services and teams.
• Experience in working with children and their families with intense needs.
• Ability to work with community partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
CANS and CAFAS certifications preferred but not mandatory.
Experience
• Experience working with children who have intellectual needs, sexually acting out behaviors, trauma or other intensive needs is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in wraparound and/or crisis planning preferred but not mandatory
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
MR0956
Open Date
10/28/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Salary : $58,497