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3 days ago
Philadelphia Family Voices is a family-legacy organization dedicated to empowering families to navigate and improve child-serving systems. We are seeking a Family Support Specialist to join our team.
Job Summary:The Family Support Specialist will provide support to families of children and youth with behavioral health and/or autism spectrum disorder who need more assistance and support than information/referral and straightforward linkage to services. The ideal candidate will have experience working with families and have a strong understanding of the local child-serving systems.
Key Responsibilities:- Connect families to screening, evaluation, treatment, and other supports for their child/youth.
- Build and strengthen family members' competency and confidence to manage their child's needs.
- Coach families to develop advocacy skills and make informed decisions.
- Provide education, training, and resources to parents and caregivers to enhance their capacity to meet their child's overall wellness needs.
- Link families to other supports and resources.
- Parent/guardian with direct experience raising a child with autism spectrum disorder who has utilized the local child-serving systems.
- At least one year of experience working to support children, young adults, and/or families impacted by autism or behavioral health challenges.
- Knowledge of Philadelphia child-serving systems and resources for children/adults with autism or behavioral challenges.
- Completion of Family Peer Support training and Autism Family Peer Support training within 3 months of hire.
- Knowledge of or training in Systems of Care and trauma-informed care.
- Experience with Child and/or Family Advocacy.
- Experience in working with families and communities on behalf of children with mental health issues.
The Family Support Specialist will work in a variety of settings, including the Philadelphia Family Voices office, community settings, schools, family homes, treatment programs, and other locations as needed.
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.
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