What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Engagement Specialist position at Heritage Behavioral Health Center?
These full time positions will join the Heritage Behavioral Health Center's Youth and Family Support Services team to provide case management and community support services to youth and family in the Juvenile Redeploy Illinois program. Services will be provided in array of settings including individual’s home, community-settings, community agencies, schools, and Heritage.
Core Responsibilities include:
- Identifying family needs (i.e. access to health care, safety, and finances) and linkage to appropriate community resources
- Facilitate the development of supportive family relationships
- Development of natural supports
- Navigation of systems the youth/family are involved in
- Providing the family with intervention strategies and support
Education and Experience:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a human services field (psychology, social work, juvenile justice, human services) or have a high school diploma (or equivalent) plus five years of documented experience working in a social service setting. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experienced navigating community systems or have experienced personal mental health or substance use recovery. Candidates with lived experience will be required to complete certification as a Peer Support Recovery Specialist or Family Partnership Professional within two years of employment.
A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance are required for this position.
Heritage offers the following benefits with these positions:
- Generous vacation, sick and personal leave
- Paid holidays
- Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
- Retirement plan (403(b))
- Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and additional life insurance (health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution toward the cost)
- Direct deposit of payroll check
- Clinical Supervision provided for individuals seeking licensure (LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW)
- Access to Federal Student Loan Forgiveness - Heritage is a National Health Service Corp Site, which provides federal student loan for licensed counselors, nurses, social workers, and substance use professionals approved through their program. Additional information is available at nhsc.hrsa.gov.
