Family Support Specialist (Family Services) AMIkids Miami Dade South
Company: AMIkids Inc.
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Family Support Specialist (Family Services) AMIkids Miami Dade
South The -role of the -Family Services Specialist -is to -execute
-the -family engagement and psychoeducation process for -each youth
entering and leaving the program -in the region assigned. -Provide
orientation and initiation of services with the -families -and
conduct in-home family skills training.
- Responsible for conducting -in-home family skills training -and
assist -parents -with concerns and/or youth issues. Work will be
conducted in the home environment, youth's school and work place,
as well at the -regional -programs, -
- Coordinate -activities that include but are not limited -to the
following: identify family needs are met in the community, identify
positive family supports, and ensure transition needs are met,
-
- Develop partnerships with and maintain contacts with key
individuals,
- Develop positive school/community relations with industry
contacts, -
- Administer -Psychoeducation -services within the established
guidelines of the AMIkids Personal Growth Model - (PGM) and
Evidence Based Practices, -
- Oversee completion of a family assessment on all -families
-within required contractual guidelines; ensure -family -treatment
plan is developed within required contractual guidelines, -
- Participate in -progress meetings (as required by contractual
guidelines) held on each youth, with members of the treatment team,
-
- Ensure completion of weekly behavioral up-dates and weekly goal
progressions; -ensure completion of up-to-date and accurate session
notes, -
- Lead -and/or participate -in positive reinforcement,
interdisciplinary and/or care review meetings, -
- Administer -First Aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance
with the -national -standards, -
- Complete administrative tasks related to the role: -
- Participate in staff meetings and interactive training in open
communication and for the dissemination of information, -
- Submit -required reports and documentation; act as liaison
between AMIkids -home -office, AMIkids -programs, and regulatory
agencies, -
- Attend monthly reviews and conduct monthly audits to ensure all
pertinent information -is -recorded, -
- Monitor and ensure compliance as they relate to treatment;
maintain accurate records, -
- Attend required training/professional development events and
maintain all appropriate certification(s) -and license(s), -
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned. -
Minimum Education, Training and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling,
Criminal Justice -or related -field; Master's preferred, -
- Two (2) years' experience working with at risk or troubled
youth preferred.
- Experience working with families in the home environment,
providing counseling -or psychoeducation -and training is highly
desirable, -
- Ability to travel; up to 80% of the time. What's in it for
you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in
kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package
including:
- Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our
leaders from within
- Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug
plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance
and AD&D
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management
Programs, etc.
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan,
Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts,
Gym Membership discounts, and more.Travel Required Yes . Ability to
travel; up to 80% of the time,
QualificationsEducationRequiredBachelors or better in Psychology or
related field.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not
discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or
applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees
or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to
compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response
to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
Keywords: AMIkids Inc., Miami , Family Support Specialist (Family Services) AMIkids Miami Dade South, Other , Miami, Florida
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...