Certified Family Support Specialist Ready Set Grow Position Available In Madison, Tennessee

Certified Family Support Specialist Ready Set Grow 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars Jackson, TN 38301

Duties & Responsibilities/Principal Activities:

Assists the family in navigating and partnering with various child-serving systems and in connecting with resources. Assists assigned families in securing both formal & informal supports to meet the family’s needs. Assists families/caregivers to develop attainable goals that help the child function better in the home, school and community through promoting and modeling system of care. Facilitates Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings (as needed): o Develops agenda with caregiver; lead the meeting if caregiver not willing/ready to do so. o Arranges for time and place of meeting. o Ensures that CFT and other required paperwork are completed as instructed. o Completes and disseminates service plan to team members with their tasks highlighted. o Schedules subsequent CFT meetings and provides members with date, time & location. o Partners with family/CFT members in identifying and overcoming barriers/service gaps. Facilitates trainings and support groups, as needed. Attend IEP, 504, and other school related meetings, as assigned. Provides external coaching and technical assistance to child-serving centers/schools. Monitors the progress of the Service Plan as the primary contact person for completion of tasks. Assists the family in securing medication management, psychological/psychiatric evaluations if needed. Models and teaches effective advocacy skills, provides caregiver active support and regular visits. Ensure that we conform to CARF standards applicable to the services provided. Other duties and/or tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum of high school diploma – Certified Family Support Specialist (CFSS) preferred. Family member or caregiver of child with mental health diagnosis. Experience with children’s mental health issues and in navigating child serving systems. Non-profit organization experience and work history within child serving systems preferred.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

Knowledge of the service area and of resources for children with mental health issues. Knowledge and personal experience with children who have behavioral disorders. Knowledge and experience with the juvenile justice, educational, and other child-serving systems. Desire to help and support parents of children with SED, with strong customer service skills. Commitment to system of care principles, cultural competency & effective team work. Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving/creative thinking skills. Established support system and access to resources. Basic computer and writing skills. Ability to travel, access to reliable transportation and current auto insurance required. Access to reliable home internet service required.