Family Support Program Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Family Support Program Specialist will be primarily responsible for providing services to youth enrolled in the Family Support Program (FSP). The goal of the FSP is to support eligible youth and their families by strengthening family stability, improving clinical outcomes, and promoting community-based services. Coverage areas include St Clair, Clinton, Randolph, Washington, Monroe and Perry Counties (DSA 2).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for networking with collaterals on behalf of active clients, including: referral and linkage, discharge planning with in-patient psychiatric facilities, and the advocacy of a client’s rights within the education, legal, state and mental health systems. This includes responsibility for coordinating services the youth may benefit from.
• Responsible for working with families to access FSP covered services. Providing linkage to community mental health services, alternative community services, and residential treatment when it is determined to be medically necessary.
• Available to help families with obtaining, completing and submitting the FSP application. Assisting parents in gathering information to complete the application process for the FSP program and answering questions about the process.
• Responsible for working with families who are referred to the Specialized Family Support Program (SFSP) a 90-day program of crisis stabilization, community mental health, and assessment of services. This includes identifying behavioral health needs of youth at risk of custody of relinquishment, completing of an SFSP assessment report and to link those youth to the most appropriate clinical services.
• Responsible for maintaining relationships with referral sources/ other partners to develop community connections.
• Responsible for facilitation of quarterly meetings with all identified service providers and networks to strengthen relationships and coordination of services.
• Responsible for maintaining an accurate Community Resource Directory
• Communicate effectively within a team environment to meet the needs of those experiencing behavioral health crises
• Complete screenings, assessments, and other necessary clinical documentation.
• Maintain compliance with COA and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed timely and accurately.
• Completes other duties as assigned.