1. SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Family Specialist is responsible to work collaboratively as part of an integrated behavioral health team to address the needs of the “whole person”, including their physical and emotional health.

1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct in-depth family histories and family assessment for service planning integrating the needs of all family members individually and the needs of the family unit; make appropriate recommendations to the treatment team.
• To increase family stability, the Family Life Specialist will assess family’s behavioral and relational problems and refer them to needed services.
• Strengthen the families by offering services such as child care planning, self-sufficiency goal setting, educational assistance for children, working with foster care agencies, crisis intervention, family mediation and conflict resolution, and parenting skills workshops.
• Complete all progress notes, treatment planning goals, written assessments, and other required documentation of services rendered in a timely fashion.
• Conduct home and office visits as necessary.
• Participate with and support client in service planning for family reunification.
• Coordinate with other public systems, providing direction and advocacy on behalf of client families, including child welfare agencies, courts, and public assistance as necessary.
• Prepares report for Assistant Deputy Director of Mental Health Services and Executive Director, including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field required, MSW/LMSW or Masters in Human Services field preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with families.
• Familiar with clinical issues including substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, child welfare, child development, cognitive/developmental disabilities, family re-unification, and/or family system work.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Knowledge of AWARDS
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred

SUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others.  We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Benefits & Compensation at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holiday