Family Specialist (SATS West)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : POSITION SUMMARY :

South Coast Community Services takes pride in providing our staff with competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, access to diverse client populations, clinical autonomy, and a strong support system of seasoned employees. The Family Specialist develops a strength-based relationship with children while providing support, case management, and behavioral coaching. The Family Specialist ensures the family’s voice and choice is respected and implemented throughout the course of treatment. This position intervenes with maladaptive behaviors and strives to meet the child’s needs and preserve the family unit. This position works both independently and with other multidisciplinary team members.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION :

School Aged Treatment Program (SATS) is designed to support children and youth with a mental health disorder that interferes with their academic performance or functioning in their family, school, or community. SATS serves children and youth ages 0-21. Program referrals typically come from schools, social workers, DBH, self-referrals, etc. Services typically include therapy, case management, rehabilitation services, groups, etc. and are provided in the field (home, school, community) and by telehealth.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist the child in the home, school, and community by providing a variety of supportive and case management services, including mentoring, coaching, behavioral support, etc.
• Recognize and reinforce positive behaviors, activities, and skills exhibited by the youth.
• Ensure sensitivity to family culture, values and beliefs, and operate from a family- centered, strength-based perspective.
• Supporting youth in learning and applying the essential skills to interact harmoniously with both adults and peers in various environments.
• Provide transportation to the youth for academic, social, recreational, and / or employment activities.
• Maintain proficient and accurate documentation adhering to all program, contract, and payer standards.
• Work in coordination with the client’s multidisciplinary team, including county representatives, schools, outside agencies, etc. in the development and execution of the treatment plan.
• Develop knowledge of community resources to serve children and their families.
• Serve on committees, lead trainings, and represent the program at community functions as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Requirements :

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS : Education / Experience

Licensure, Registration, Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Management reserves the right to add, change, delete or rescind duties or responsibilities of positions within the job classification at any time.