Family Support Specialist I

1 week ago


Northampton, United States Pathlight Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Family Empowerment, a Pathlight program, believes that information is power for families and individuals to build a rich and full life as they live and grow in their communities. We help families find state, local and private resources to develop a unique plan of action - and along the way create and offer a host of activities for fun, education and inclusion.


Family Support Specialist I - Family Empowerment

Location: 11 Village Hill Road, Northampton, MA with some travel throughout Hampshire and Franklin Counties as needed.

Summary of Position: In Family Empowerment, our Support Specialists are a key resource to families who have a member with a disability You will provide training, needed information, access to resources, family support contacts and referrals to other agencies and supports. On a wider level, you will help educate the community about disabilities and/or autism and how to help better support families.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing individualized support to families.
  • Act as a liaison between programs, families, and providers.
  • Complete intakes/assessments.
  • Develop support plans and intervention strategies.
  • Promote Community Integration.
  • Help Maintain and expand an extensive community-based network of support & informational resources.
  • Provide Case Management to families in complex situations.

Qualifications:

  • Broad knowledge of a discipline involving the use of a broad theoretical knowledge equal to a complete 2-year college education.
  • Over 1-year direct experience working with families or individuals with disabilities.
  • Broad knowledge of disability support services.
  • May be required to complete First Aid, CPR, OSHA and/or Safety Care training based on program needs.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation/vehicle required.

Hours: 40 Hrs./Week, Monday-Friday with flexibility to meet programmatic needs.

Salary: $41,454.40 Annually.

Please direct any questions regarding the position to brett.gurney@pathlightgroup.org



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