Family Centered Specialist

Bilingual Family-Centered SpecialistProgram: Childrens Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI)Schedule: Primarily afternoons & early evenings; flexible community-basedPay: $52k base overtime eligible $6000 sign-on bonusBilingual: SpanishAbout the RoleAs a Family Centered Support Specialist youll work directly with children and youth (ages 321) and their caregivers in homes and community partnership with a Family-Centered Clinician (FCC) who creates the treatment plan youll bring that plan to lifecoaching caregivers teaching practical skills and supporting the familys ability to thrive together. Also to work with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) Safe and Stable Family Services helps families achieve the specific goals outlined in their official DCF service plans preventing out-of-home placements or helping youth transition back homeWhat Youll DoProvide hands-on skills-based support to children/youth and caregivers in home school and community the FCCs treatment plan; reinforce strategies that build daily living social and coping families navigate resources and maintain stabilityparticularly those at risk of a target of 25 productivity (billable) hours per week typically serving 2 families per in weekly supervision to review progress troubleshoot barriers and refine services accurately and on time; communicate regularly with the FCC and care a schedule that often includes afternoons and early evenings to meet family in the LifeReview the FCCs plan and your visit a caregiver after school to practice behavior-support a teen in the community on communication and problem-solving in with the FCC during supervision to adjust approaches and next brief timely documentation before wrapping up the : Associates or Bachelors degree in a human services field from an accredited institution (Bachelors preferred).Experience: At least 1 year working with children adolescents or transition-age youth in a clinical or community drivers license and reliable personal vehicle for local working in homes and community settings with a short-term stabilization focus (typical episode: 912 weeks).Come join our amazing team of dedicated and caring professionals. Apply Today!#socialwork #greenfield #Careers #CBHI #psychology #children