Contractor Family Support Specialist - Camden County, GA

Company: Health Connect America
Location: Kingsland
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Join a team that can truly make an impact on the lives of others! - - - -At Health Connect America/Georgia HOPE, we are dedicated to making connections happen every day by cultivating growth, belonging, and wellness for our teammates, while providing meaningful mental health & behavioral health services to our community. - - -What will I be doing? - Support -families who are involved with DFCS (Dept. of Family and Children Services) by providing:

• Hotel supervision for displaced foster children
• Parent Aid Training
• Supervise visitation between approved parents and children
• Provide transportation services
• Provide drug screen collections
• Collaborate with case managers, other contractors, and community partners to ensure effective treatment and case collaboration -Am I a good fit? - -
  • Successful staff exude a passion for serving vulnerable individuals and families - - -
  • Must have the ability to use your professional skills and expertise to help individuals and families in need to reach their greatest potential
  • A flexible schedule is important for this role, and allows you to have control over your session planning -
  • Ability to work independently and manage time well - -Qualifications: - -
    • Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field Human Services -degrees -which are acceptable: Psychology, Sociology, Counseling (religious counseling does not qualify) Social Work, Child Development, Community Mental Health, Human Services, Education (experience teaching K-12 grade)
      • Or
      • Five years' experience in the human-services field working with children K-12th grade.Health Connect America is a multi-state, community mental health, behavioral health, family preservation, and therapeutic foster care services provider. It is the mission of Health Connect America to create quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.
        
        We encourage wellness for our staff by offering competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time team members including medical, vision/dental, 401K, Health Savings Account with company contribution, and paid time off. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program including 8 counseling sessions per year to promote emotional wellbeing.
        
        Health Connect America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.Powered by JazzHR

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