About the role

  • Family Support Specialist Assistant coordinating access to early intervention services for infants and families in Montana. Working under a certified Family Support Specialist to meet developmental needs.

Responsibilities

  • Function in an ongoing coordinator role under the supervision of a comprehensively certified Family Support Specialist (FSS).
  • Assist with eligibility determination, including referral, intake, and eligibility determination activities.
  • Conduct the family assessment, including interviewing the family.
  • Collect information on the child’s development, including observations of the child.
  • Coordinate evaluations and assessments.
  • Assure families are informed of rights, options, advocacy services, and their role in the EI process.
  • Assist parents of eligible children in planning, meeting, developing, implementing, and reviewing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
  • Collect the family’s insurance or Medicaid information to facilitate coordination of benefits and services.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and timely electronic and paper file records.
  • Monitor the delivery of services to ensure the services are provided on time and in accordance with the IFSP.
  • Coordinate and monitor the delivery of available services.
  • Communicate and coordinate services with medical and health providers.
  • Facilitate the development of a transition plan into, within, and from the EI system, including transition to Part B special education, preschool, or other community services as appropriate.
  • Meet weekly with supervisor for direct, systematic supervision of the services through weekly (minimum requirement) instruction, review, and feedback from the comprehensively certified FSS.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

  • Valid Driver's License and auto insurance.
  • Minimum educational requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must complete on the job training and become certified by the State of Montana within two years of hire.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Advancement opportunities.
  • 401k with company match.
  • Employee discounts with various vendors.

Job title

Family Support Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$18 - $20 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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