Family Support Specialist (Cornerstone)

Why Work here?

Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members.  We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone.  Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all.  The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve.  As a valued team member, you are eligible for:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k Retirement plan
• Growth & Advancement opportunities
• Competitive Wages
• Excellent paid leave time package
• 7 paid holidays  
• Business casual work environment
• Educational discounts
• Fitness Center Discounts

What you will do?

As the Family Support Specialist you will be responsible for providing the supportive services which enable families to achieve self sufficiency and reach their potential. These activities include Family Support, skill development, life skills advocacy, and care management implementation. Specific responsibilities include:

Family Support (Prevention)

• Understand community resources available.
• Asses child & parent’s level of development and support their needs.
• Mediate conflicts and problem-solves breaking of real or perceived barriers to the child/family’s involvement in the community.
• Network with community service representatives to advocate for accessibility of non-traditional resources for families.
• Facilitate support networks for involved families & youth through a variety of venues including but not limited to family/youth nights, talent shows, holiday parties, informal support groups, etc.

Care Management Implementation

• Follow the standards set forth in the Agency Case & Treatment Coordination manual.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment in line with authorized purchased services.
• Document service delivery, including objectives of treatment and intervention strategies.
• Facilitate community resource planning, case progress evaluation & permanency planning.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary crisis planning.
• Participate in discharge planning & documentation.
• Interface with school, medical & psychiatric contacts, referring worker and collaterals.

Life Skills & Advocacy (Prevention)

• Identify community resources available to support families.
• Work with community resources, vendors, & public systems to achieve self-reliance.
• Establish relationships & counsels families to support independence.
• Report on client activity and community contacts.
• Teach basic living skills, including financial management & employment skills.

What you need:

To qualify for this position you must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Services related field of study (or)
2. Possess a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in a human services related field of study (or)
3. Possess a High School diploma/GED and the equivalent of one year of full time experience in social services or other human services delivery.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be at least 23 years of age
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective problem solving and coordination abilities
• Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment