Family Service Provider Lawrence.

Company: Sevita
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

MENTOR, a member of the Sevita family, is a community-based, behavioral health care organization offering a continuum of services including adult behavioral health, substance abuse counseling, children's behavioral health, autism services, and early childhood services. $1000 New hire bonus. Family-Centered Support Specialist
Do you have a background providing support in a human services field, and want rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment and skills to a team-based workplace that puts people first. Provide in-home intervention, including 24/7 coverage, to caseload of families and children.
Assist the families and children to establish weekly goals and help them to identify concrete action steps to reach such goals.
Make referrals to services and resources on behalf of the families and children.
Attend weekly case reviews with supervisor and clinician.
Document all services provided as prescribed by the company, relevant government agencies, and Medicaid Rehabilitative Services policies.
Attend all ISPs and IEPs for the families and children.
Provide crisis intervention services as needed to prevent placement disruptions.
Assess the home environment for safety issues in preparation for a child's return and following a child's reunification.
Make recommendations regarding family's readiness for reunification.
Conduct diligent search for family resources for a child who is ready to step-down. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a human services field.
Two years of related experience.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
Strong analytical reasoning skills with ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to maintain composure and exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.
A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance. Why Join Us? Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Complex work adding value to the organization's mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. We have meaningful work for you - come join our team - Apply Today! Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

Keywords: Sevita, Lawrence , Family Service Provider Lawrence., Other , Lawrence, Massachusetts