Family Support Specialist

1 week ago

Huntsville, Alabama, United States Wellstone Inc Full time
Position Overview

WellStone Inc. stands as North Alabama's leading provider of behavioral health services, catering to over 13,000 individuals annually in the Huntsville and Cullman regions. As a non-profit community organization, we deliver a comprehensive array of services tailored to every stage of life, from childhood through to senior care.

Work Schedule: Part-Time, Approximately 20 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

  • Offer genuine and meaningful support to parents and primary caregivers.
  • Assist parents and primary caregivers in reaching their established objectives.
  • Implement targeted support activities that enhance the strengths and resilience of parents and primary caregivers.
  • Collaborate with internal agency staff and representatives from community organizations and child-serving systems to provide comprehensive support to families.

Essential Duties:

All six of the following PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives) meta-skills competencies must be consistently demonstrated in every interaction with parents.

The ideal candidate must be a parent or primary caregiver with personal experience in raising a child facing emotional, behavioral, physical, or mental health challenges, as well as substance abuse issues. They should have navigated at least two child-serving systems and meet the qualifications to operate as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) or Behavioral Health Peer Partner (BHPP).

  • Provide support and reassurance, supplemented by information, to aid parents and primary caregivers in navigating child-serving systems and community resources, adhering to quality and supervision standards set by clinical leadership.
  • Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with internal staff, community resources, and stakeholders.
  • Understand and comply with all internal policies and procedures, training expectations, and the AHCCCS covered services guide.
  • Exhibit flexibility in working hours, including some evenings and weekends, based on the needs of the parents.
  • Travel to families' homes, community events, and meetings at service provider offices or schools as required.
  • May provide transportation to parents and family members as necessary to achieve support goals, as permitted in the Covered Services Guide.
  • Possess the skills necessary to engage and collaborate with individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Exhibit basic typing and computer processing skills.
  • Show strong organizational and time management capabilities.
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card is necessary.
  • A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance are required.
  • Read, comprehend, and adhere to agency Policies and Procedures, Employee Handbook, and Training Expectations.

At WellStone, we are dedicated to supporting those affected by behavioral health disorders. We foster a collaborative environment and are committed to problem-solving to ensure we fulfill our mission effectively. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

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