Family Support Specialist
- Compensation
- $31–$35 / hr
- Location
- Aberdeen, WA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Support
- Posted
Must have
- Age 21 or older per DSHS requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human development or related field or Associate degree in social services, mental health or related degree and three years’ experience serving children an
- Eligible to become an Agency Affiliated Counselor with WA State (HIV/Aids required).
- Proof of negative TB test within past 12 months.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.
- Availability to work flexible hours (evenings, nights, weekends).
- Ability to make visual safety and well-being assessments of family home conditions and crisis situations.
- Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance.
- Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract).
- Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment.
- Demonstrate maturity, professionalism and initiative.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.
- Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in social services, mental health or related degree and one or more years’ experience serving children and/or families (mental health, social services, education, etc.).
Full description
Overview
We're Growing!Join Our Amazing Team!CCSWW's Family Behavioral Team Health Named WSU's Employer of the Year!FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST OPPORTUNITYAberdeen, WA
Our Clinical team works in the homes of families and in the community; plus, in an office site.
Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Family Support Specialist to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies. Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies. This position will be based out of the FBH Aberdeen site.
WHO WE ARE:
We are a values-driven organization, providing family-oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, provided primarily in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in throughout Western Washington and Portland Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ nearly 800 energetic and compassionate employees.
WHAT WE VALUE:Compassion Diversity Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff!
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Starting range: $32.76 - $36.44 per hour
- Bi-lingual fluency skills in Spanish and English, or other languages, as needed: $100 -200 per pay period (2 times per month) for service provision in support the families we serve. Tiered language stipend based on language proficiency and youth and family needs.
BENEFITS:
- 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year!
- 3 weeks' vacation per year
- 12 sick-days per year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance (1 times annual salary)
- Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension
Training and Supervision:
- Daily and weekly supervision and support, as needed
- Immediate assistance and clinical supervision/consultation available at any time
The Family Support Specialist is responsible for providing and implementing prescribed mental health treatment strategies, crisis response and de-escalation as needed, as well as Crisis Plan implementation. In addition, the FSS incorporates recovery-oriented wellness and individualized skill building strategies.