Under 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 Functions
Reasonable 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.
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Review Family Support Applications and determine eligibility.
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Develop Individualized Family Support Plans (IFSP) with the family.
- Develop individualized budgets for services and goods approved on the IFSP.
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Monitor goods and services the family is receiving under the IFSP.
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Review eligibility annually.
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Develop IFSP reviews annually.
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Complete all necessary paperwork.
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Enter information into the WIS system.
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Advocate for the family when appropriate.
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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.
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Access community resources, information, and referral services.
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Develop partnerships and community collaboration to increase resources for families.
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Conducts the following services, supports, care and treatment, including but not limited to:
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Overseeing the services, supports, care and treatment provided to individuals;
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Supervising the formulation of the individual service plan or individual recovery plan;
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Conducting diagnostic, behavioral, functional and educational assessments;
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Designing and writing behavior support plans;
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Implementing assessment, care and treatment activities as defined in professional practice acts; and
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Supervising high intensity services such as screening or evaluation, assessment, partial hospitalization, and ambulatory or residential crisis services.
Required 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:
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Knowledge of disabilities and community resources
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Ability to relate to families with diverse ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds and circumstances.
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Ability to organize and track services and necessary documentation for the program.
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Ability to assist parents/caregivers, and other family members identify their concerns, strengths and priorities.
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Ability to empower other individuals with disabilities to explore new options, resources, relationships, feelings, attitudes and rights.
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Ability to work with others in public and private service systems to negotiate a plan that meets the needs of the family
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Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to maintain confidentiality, and to work independently under general supervision.
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Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and “Listening” skills.
Competencies:
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Communication
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Accountability/Responsibility
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Cooperation/Teamwork
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Creative Thinking
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Customer Service
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Dependability
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Analytical Thinking
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Job Knowledge
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Judgement
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Professionalism
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Quality/Quantity of Work
