Family Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Decatur, Alabama, United States The Arc of Madison County Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Family Support Specialist to join our team at The Arc of Madison County. This role will play a critical part in developing strong relationships with families, identifying their needs, and providing coordination and support through resources.

Key Responsibilities

  • Make initial contact with new referrals on the Autism Clinic waitlist
  • Assist with family intakes for the Autism Clinic, including filing, updating waitlists, and requesting records
  • Conduct Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and developmental assessments for children through the Autism Clinic
  • Collaborate with other Autism Clinic team members to assist with completion of final evaluation reports
  • Attend monthly Autism Clinic team meetings
  • Generate and maintain a database of family recommendations and assist families with accessing community resources
  • Create family resource packets
  • Assist families with applying for Alabama DMH Autism Services
  • Provide services to eligible families through the Alabama DMH Autism Services program
  • Be punctual and in attendance at work as scheduled

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a social services field
  • Experience working with autism spectrum disorder
  • Valid Alabama driver's license
  • Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of children and their families

Language Skills

Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with families, public agencies, and service providers.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office environment with occasional travel to community locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Arc of Madison County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.


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