"Family Support Specialist"

Job Description

The family support specialist serves as a resource for families of adults with developmental disabilities. They will work with medical residents and professionals to provide support and resources to assist families addressing needs of their adult children with disabilities.

Duties:

• Assist families to identify and prioritize needs and develop a family support plan including providing assistance with healthcare goals, coordination of care, paper work and resource needs
• Assist in providing training and information to families and others involved in the project; works with providers to promote communications and collaboration with families to develop and manage their adult children's healthcare goals
• Represent the Family Support 360 Center on community and family groups; works with agency representatives to stay informed about programs and policies
• Identify and maintain knowledge of agency services and community resources
• Attend staff meetings and team meetings
• Maintain confidential records
• Coordinate health fairs and community events
• Work in urban and minority communities
• Collection and reporting of date
• Perform related duties as assigned to successfully perform the function of the position

Job Requirements

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED, AND: 12 months experience as a primary caregiver of a person(s) with disabilities or a parent/direct family member of a person(s) with disabilities, or experience in case management, social services or related field to include experience with community agencies and/or service providers.

Skills:

• Ability to develop rapport and demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate and interact effectively with families of children or adults with disabilities
• Knowledgeable and comfortable with computers and with keeping accurate case notes
• Ability to interact effectively within group settings
• Ability to communicate effectively with agency and health care professionals, community service providers, and students.

Certifications: None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical: Sit for prolonged periods. Communicate effectively and listen. Stand, walk, speak, and visual.
• Environmental: Standard Office Environment. Involves outreach and attending clinic visits with the patients and community health events.

Departmental Preferences: Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

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Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: None

Job Posting: Aug 20, 2025

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