Family Support Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Montana.

📋 Description

• Operate in a continuous coordinator capacity under the guidance of a fully certified Family Support Specialist (FSS).

• Aid in determining eligibility, which encompasses referral, intake, and eligibility evaluation tasks.

• Perform family assessments, which include interviewing family members.

• Gather information regarding the child’s development, including direct observations of the child.

• Organize evaluations and assessments.

• Ensure families are aware of their rights, options, advocacy services, and their involvement in the EI process.

• Support parents of eligible children in planning, conducting, developing, implementing, and reviewing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

• Collect the family's insurance or Medicaid details to assist in coordinating benefits and services.

• Keep precise, complete, and timely electronic and physical file records.

• Oversee the provision of services to guarantee that they are delivered punctually and in alignment with the IFSP.

• Coordinate and supervise the provision of available services.

• Communicate and coordinate with medical and health service providers.

• Facilitate the creation of a transition plan for entry into, within, and exiting from the EI system, including transitions to Part B special education, preschool, or other relevant community services.

• Meet weekly with the supervisor for direct, systematic supervision of services through regular (minimum requirement) instruction, review, and feedback from the fully certified FSS.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

⛳️ Requirements

• A valid Driver's License and auto insurance are required.

• The minimum educational requirement is a high school diploma or its equivalent.

• Completion of on-the-job training and certification by the State of Montana within two years of hire is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Mileage reimbursement.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Opportunities for advancement.

• 401k plan with company matching.

• Employee discounts with various vendors.