Family Support Specialist

Description

Since 1960, Benchmark has been connecting people and potential. We are committed to empowering those we serve to live as independently as possible, be included in their communities, and reach their full potential. This mission extends to our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths of our employees. We believe we are stronger, better, and more effective in our pursuits when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

• →Function in intake and/or ongoing coordinator role.
• →Assist the with eligibility determination, including referral, intake and eligibility determination activities.
• →Conduct the family assessment, including interviewing the family.
• →Collect information on the child’s development, including observations of the child.
• →Coordinate evaluations and assessments.
• →Inform parents of their parental rights.
• →Assist parents of eligible children in planning, meeting, developing, implementing and reviewing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• →Collect the family’s insurance or Medicaid information to facilitate coordination of benefits and services.
• →Maintain accurate, complete and timely electronic and paper file records.
• →Conduct referrals and other activities to assist families in identifying available services and providers.
• →Monitor the delivery of services to ensure the services are provided timely and in accordance with the IFSP.
• →Facilitate a transition plan for children exiting Part C.
• →Perform child find and provider recruitment activities.
• →Coordinate and monitor the delivery of available services.
• →Inform families of available advocacy services.
• →Communicate and coordinate services with medical and health providers.
• →Facilitate the development of a transition plan into, within and from the EI system, including transition to Part B special education, preschool, or other community services as appropriate.
• →Assure families are informed of rights, options, and role in the EI process.
• →Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff and clients we serve.
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child/Human Development, Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, Nursing, Psychology or other State approved degree.
• Past work experience relevant to working with families and/or children.
• Experience related to working with children with disabilities would be preferred
• Meet provider enrollment qualifications for a Family Support Specialist (assistance provided).
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, ability to work as part of a team, and effective communication skills.

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