Family Support Specialist

6 days ago


Fort Myer, United States Magellan Health Services Full time

Explore a rewarding career with Magellan Health Services as a Family Support Specialist. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range of $50,225 to $75,335 based on national data.

About the Role

This position requires an individual with at least two years of direct work experience in child abuse or domestic abuse, maternal or child health, or medical social work. A current and active license as an LCSW, LMFT, or RN is also mandatory.

  • A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and ability to operate a motor vehicle are essential for this role.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively interact with families, community members, and military personnel.
  • The ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines is crucial for success in this position.

As a Family Support Specialist, you will be responsible for providing support to eligible Families with expectant parents and parents of children from birth to 3 years of age. This includes assessing developmental milestones, referral procedures for indicators of special needs or developmental delays, and promoting developmentally appropriate parenting skills.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

  • Providing effective, timely, and confidential services to Families who have been assessed as being at risk for child maltreatment and/or Family violence.
  • Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of client information.
  • Identifying and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect and domestic abuse.
  • Assessing and strengthening adaptation to parenthood, parental capacity for problem-solving, building and sustaining trusting relationships, and seeking help when necessary.
  • Promoting developmentally appropriate parenting skills and disciplinary techniques, and parent and child communication skills.
  • Facilitating informal and formal community networks to build positive relationships and reduce social isolation.
Benefits and Perks

Magellan Health Services offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary, and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As a Family Support Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • A bachelor's degree in nursing, a master's degree in counseling or social work, and a current unrestricted license as an LCSW, LMFT, or RN.
  • At least two years of direct work experience in child abuse or domestic abuse, maternal or child health, public/community health, or mental health.
  • Home visitation experience and a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and ability to operate a motor vehicle.


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