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Big Bend – Service Coordinator

Position Title:
	Service Coordinator
Employer:
	Early Steps Big Bend
Location:
	Tallahassee
Salary:
	$19.06 an hour
Position Description:
	The Family Service Coordinator assesses, secures, coordinates and monitors satisfaction of services and progress toward outcomes for people with developmental disabilities. Overall, the Family Service Coordinator contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families. Primary Job Functions 1. Assess, secure, coordinate and monitor satisfaction of services and progress toward outcomes. Evaluate client needs by securing information on medical, psychological and social factors contributing to client’s situation. Develop support plans with outcomes and action steps toward achievement. Provide case management services for program clients. Coordinate linkage of needed services and advocate for client needs. Conduct home visits. Prepare case notes, reports, statistical reports and other materials. Complete invoicing process as assigned by supervisor for specific clients. Maintain accurate file documentation. Review support plans; perform follow-up to determine quantity and quality of service provided to client and status of client’s case. Provide crisis management assistance as necessary. Verify client’s eligibility for Medicaid and obtain Medicaid number. Submit monthly program billing. 2. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment. Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends. Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process. Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations. Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary. Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time. Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.
Requirements:
	Job Qualifications Education, Licenses & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social, Behavioral or Health Sciences from an accredited university, required. Master’s degree in Social, Behavioral or Health Sciences from an accredited university, preferred. Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle, required. Experience: Two years of experience working with developmentally disabled children, required.
Counties Served (all or specify):
	Leon
	04/01/2023
Contact Name:
	Beth Dingee
Contact Email:
	[email protected]
Contact Phone:
	(850) 228-9417

Big Bend – Family Resource Specialist (FRS)

Position Title:
	Family Resource Specialist
Employer:
	Early Steps Big Bend
Location:
	Tallahassee and/or Panama City
Salary:
	$15 an hour
Position Description:
	The Family Resource Specialist designs and implement a local system of family involvement so that families have access to support, information and training. Overall, the Family Resource Specialist contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families. Primary Job Functions 1. Design and implement a local system of family involvement so that families have access to support, information and training. Facilitate networking opportunities for families. Work closely with local and state organizations to keep abreast of and share current topics and initiatives. Actively research specific information on local resources and provide this information to families. Assist in maintaining lending library. Represent the families’ interest at community and statewide events, forums and meetings. Disseminate materials created by the local and state Early Steps offices. Participate in conference calls, teleconferences, trainings, meetings and other statewide activities as established by the local and state Early Steps (ES) offices. Assist in the coordination of the Family Participation Surveys distributed by the Early Steps state office; conduct local surveys as necessary. Create and conduct trainings for families based on local family needs. Provide training to ES administrators, service coordinators, and providers regarding best practices for working with families within the ES system. Conduct training as mandated by the ES state office. Create and distribute quarterly newsletter to families and partners regarding upcoming trainings, networking opportunities, initiatives, etc. Participate in the development and revision of local policies and procedures within local Early Steps offices. Provide community resource information quarterly to the Director of Central Directory. Develop an Annual Action Plan and submits semi-annual updates to the local and state Early Steps offices. Conduct training for Early Steps administrators, service coordinators, and providers on the best practices for working with Early Steps System families. 2. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment. Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends. Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process. Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations. Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary. Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time. Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties. This position has the flexibility of being a 20 hr or 40 hr a week position, depending on the candidates availability. If part-time is preferred there will be a need for a Family Resource Specialist in both Tallahassee and Panama City locations. To apply please visit: https://careers-chsfl.icims.com/jobs/8935/family-resource-specialist/job
Requirements:
	Education, Licenses & Certifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required. Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited university, in Human Services related field, preferred. Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire required, with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle. Experience: Must be a parent or family member of a child who has received early intervention services or would have been eligible for Early Steps services. To apply please visit: https://careers-chsfl.icims.com/jobs/8935/family-resource-specialist/job
Counties Served (all or specify):
	Bay Leon
Contact Name:
	Beth Dingee
Contact Email:
	[email protected]
Contact Phone:
	(850) 228-9417