Family Support Coordinator

Job DetailsJob Location: Statesboro , GA 30458Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $15.00 - $21.00 HourlyJob Shift: MorningUnder limited supervision, works with families to understand the family’s individual situation.  They assist the family in identifying both the long and short-term goals of the individual and family.  Assists the family in gaining access to resources that will meet the identified needs through a variety of community services, other public programs or the Family Support Program. Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work with families to link them to Family Support Services and other community resources. Review Family Support Applications and determine eligibility. Develop Individualized Family Support Plans (IFSP) with the family. Develop individualized budgets for services and goods approved on the IFSP. Monitor goods and services the family is receiving under the IFSP. Review eligibility annually. Develop IFSP reviews annually. Complete all necessary paperwork. Enter information into the WIS system. Advocate for the family when appropriate. Provide advice and support to the families as needed and requested, including being available to listen to problems and concerns as well as successes and gains. Access community resources, information, and referral services. Develop partnerships and community collaboration to increase resources for families. Conducts the following services, supports, care and treatment, including but not limited to: Overseeing the services, supports, care and treatment provided to individuals; Supervising the formulation of the individual service plan or individual recovery plan; Conducting diagnostic, behavioral, functional and educational assessments; Designing and writing behavior support plans; Implementing assessment, care and treatment activities as defined in professional practice acts; and Supervising high intensity services such as screening or evaluation, assessment, partial hospitalization, and ambulatory or residential crisis services. QualificationsRequired Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a social service, special education, behavioral health or related field. 2 years experience working with individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities.  Family Support experience preferred   Required Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of disabilities and community resources Ability to relate to families with diverse ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds and circumstances. Ability to organize and track services and necessary documentation for the program. Ability to assist parents/caregivers, and other family members identify their concerns, strengths and priorities. Ability to empower other individuals with disabilities to explore new options, resources, relationships, feelings, attitudes and rights. Ability to work with others in public and private service systems to negotiate a plan that meets the needs of the family Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to maintain confidentiality, and to work independently under general supervision. Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and “Listening” skills. Competencies: Communication Accountability/Responsibility Cooperation/Teamwork Creative Thinking Customer Service Dependability Flexibility Initiative Analytical Thinking Job Knowledge Judgement Professionalism Quality/Quantity of Work