About this opportunity
Assistance Plus lists this Family Support Specialist (FSS) opportunity in oakland, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary Range $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Education Level High School
Description
General Description of Responsibilities:
The Family Support Specialist (FSS) will work with the behavioral health home team to ensure that well-coordinated and integrated care is delivered to youth and families served. The FSS will provide leadership and technical assistance in developing and implementing the BHHO family support services. A willingness to share experiences with families, co-workers, and community providers is essential for success in this position.
The FSS is an individual who has three or more years of lived experience in parenting or in a parenting role (meaning biological parent or caregiver, foster parent or grandparent) with at least one child/youth that lived with you for three or more years who has emotional, developmental, behavioral, substance use or mental health concerns. The FSS is able and willing to articulate their lived experiences. The FSS has three or more years of lived experience whit that one child/youth in navigating the child serving systems of care such as childrens behavioral health, child welfare, special education or juvenile justice on behalf of that child.
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine drivers license
Must be 18 years of age or older
Entry level computer skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Parent/Family Peer certification or provisional
Benefits:
Mileage reimbursement
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Working within 30 miles of your home
No vaccine requirement
Work/life balance
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Worksite address
oakland, ME, 04963, US
Who can apply
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