About the role

  • Family Support Specialist assisting infants and toddlers' families in accessing early intervention services in Montana. Coordinating care, conducting assessments, and implementing individualized family service plans.

Responsibilities

  • Function in intake and/or ongoing coordinator role.
  • Assist the 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.
  • Inform parents of their parental rights.
  • 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.
  • Conduct referrals and other activities to assist families in identifying available services and providers.
  • Monitor the delivery of services to ensure the services are provided timely and in accordance with the IFSP.
  • Facilitate a transition plan for children exiting Part C.
  • Perform child find and provider recruitment activities.
  • Coordinate and monitor the delivery of available services.
  • Inform families of available advocacy 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.
  • Assure families are informed of rights, options, and role in the EI process.
  • Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff and clients we serve.

Requirements

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child/Human Development, Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, Nursing, Psychology or other State approved degree.
  • Past work experience relevant to working with families and/or children.
  • Experience related to working with children with disabilities would be preferred.
  • Meet provider enrollment qualifications for a Family Support Specialist (assistance provided).
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities, ability to work as part of a team, and effective communication skills.

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

$44,000 - $48,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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