What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinated Family Support Specialist position at Maxim Healthcare Services?
Salary: $19.00 - $23.00 / per hour
The Coordinated Family Support (CFS) Specialist provides assistance with setting up and coordinating the services and support needed to allow adult clients to continue living in their family home. This includes developing skills in the home as well as coordinating the delivery of needed services including; helping with “generic services” and helping clients access their community. Support will be provided both in the client’s home and within the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates competence in performing the necessary skills and performs those skills listed on the service plan
- Use of phone and email to assist client in researching and setting up services.
- Communicates plans and progress with the client’s family
- May assist in supervision of client during community outings
- Provides support necessary to successfully reside in the family home
- Provides assistance and training to the consumer and their family with navigating services and support
- Assists with scheduling of service delivery including medical and other appointments
- Prepares and submits quarterly reports on progress of service delivery
- Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements
- Appropriately reports changes in client status or as directed by care plan
- Maintains confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families and employees
- Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
- State licensure or certification as required by state and/or program
- Associates level degree in a human services field of study OR 3 years of experience in the developmental disabilities service delivery system
- Current BLS Card or CPR and First Aid training certification
- Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the home, school, local health agency, and other community resources
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
- Computer proficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
About Maxim Healthcare Services
Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $19 - $23
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