What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Outreach Specialist position at Seacoast Mental Health Center?
Come join our outstanding Youth and Family Services Team!
If you like making a difference in your community and are passionate about working in a nonprofit organization Seacoast Mental Health Center is an excellent choice!
Key Responsibilities
This role within our Youth & Family Services Department will provide services to children, adolescents, and their families in our Exeter location. This role will provide therapeutic behavioral supports, family support services, and targeted case management to eligible children and their families. Services are delivered in the home, school, or community settings. Family Outreach Specialists work within a team model which includes clinical managers, case managers, therapists, psychiatrists and more. Family Outreach Specialists collaborate with external supports, such as school staff, community supports, DJJS/DCYF, and more. Family Outreach Specialists participate in trainings, consultations, and supervision.
Job Requirements
If you like making a difference in your community and are passionate about working in a nonprofit organization Seacoast Mental Health Center is an excellent choice!
Key Responsibilities
This role within our Youth & Family Services Department will provide services to children, adolescents, and their families in our Exeter location. This role will provide therapeutic behavioral supports, family support services, and targeted case management to eligible children and their families. Services are delivered in the home, school, or community settings. Family Outreach Specialists work within a team model which includes clinical managers, case managers, therapists, psychiatrists and more. Family Outreach Specialists collaborate with external supports, such as school staff, community supports, DJJS/DCYF, and more. Family Outreach Specialists participate in trainings, consultations, and supervision.
Job Requirements
- Required minimum education of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services or an equivalent
- Experience working with children and families or in mental health or human service settings recommended
- Reliable transportation required, as community-based services include transporting youth
- Availability for weekday evening hours required
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal and external supports and work within a team model
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with youth and families