Family Support Specialist

at  Urban Grow Group

U.G.G. is a social equity-driven consulting firm, with a diverse team of business, government, and healthcare professionals. Our firm supports provisions that address individuals and communities adversely impacted by previous public health & health care policies. We are looking for top-performing contractors to join our team and contribute to our service initiatives, which include: Behavior Aide (BA), Family/Children counseling, Family/ Children assessments, Transportation/ Escorting, Child Supervision, and Drug Screening.
These services will be provided in the following Georgia counties: Region 1- Catoosa, Dade, and Murray.

Family Support Specialists (Behavior Aides) are tasked with offering transportation and/or oversight to clients (children or adults) for community visits, appointments (medical, dental, counseling, etc.), school, or other activities specified by the case manager. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with keeping accurate and current documentation on each client
• Be able to monitor and assess the behavior of youth
• Assist with the documentation of case findings promptly
• Remain current and compliant with the necessary training
• Conduct home visits (if needed)
• Answer telephone calls and emails promptly
• Respond to requests for information from stakeholders in a timely fashion
• Always promote a positive image of Comprehensive Family Care and its programs
• Attend required meetings as needed
• Adhere to the organization’s policies and procedures
• Participate in clinical consultation and training as needed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED & 1 or more years of human service experience where you assisted/provided aide/worked with children or adults. A Child Development Associate certificate (CDA) Required
• Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Human Services field: psychology, social work, behavioral sciences, child and family studies, community mental health, counseling, human services, psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, child development, community mental health, criminal justice, and Education preferred
• Must possess MS Office: Computer Skills
• Professional Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Behavioral Intervention Skills (Required)
• Crisis Intervention Skills (Required)
• Have strong clinical, crisis management, de-escalation, and critical thinking skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License, with a minimum of 3-year clear driving history
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have and maintain professional liability car insurance (100-300-100 Insurance Required)
• Must successfully pass a background check
• 2 references required
• Must complete required online training provided by U.G.G.

• Assist with keeping accurate and current documentation on each client
• Be able to monitor and assess the behavior of youth
• Assist with the documentation of case findings promptly
• Remain current and compliant with the necessary training
• Conduct home visits (if needed)
• Answer telephone calls and emails promptly
• Respond to requests for information from stakeholders in a timely fashion
• Always promote a positive image of Comprehensive Family Care and its programs
• Attend required meetings as needed
• Adhere to the organization’s policies and procedures
• Participate in clinical consultation and training as neede