Decision Support Specialist jobs in Altoona, PA

About your Role: 

As a Family Group Decision Making Coordinator, you will work with children, youth, and families in conjunction with Children & Youth Services. You will support families in making a personalized family plan and provide written plan/notes to all participants and/or funding source within seven working days of family meeting. Organize and facilitate family meetings, attending any needed pre-conference meetings between agencies, and facilitate follow-up meetings as indicated in program guidelines. Schedule and complete pre-conference home visits with all families prior to first conference, and then as required by program policy. Provide updates to families and referral source as required by guidelines and effectively communicate with supervisors/managers, individuals, family members, referral source, and other interested parties. 

Perks of this role: 

• Schedule is typically 8am to 4:30pm, M-F (is dependent on the families’ needs)
• $750 sign-on bonus- paid out: $250 after 90 days | $500 after 180 days
• Competitive pay rate-$18.00-$19.00/hour

Does the following apply to you?
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in an unrelated field with a minimum of 12 credits in a Human Services related course; i.e. psychology, sociology, counseling etc. 
• Minimum Associate’s Degree in a non-related field with minimum 2 years' experience in Human Service related field 
• A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s license with good driving record

What we offer: 

Full Time Employees:  

• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
• up to 10 Paid holidays*
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
• DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
• Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

All Employees: 

• 401K
• Free licensure supervision
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance program
• Perks @Pathways - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cellphone stipend

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*benefit option varies by State/County 

Not the job you’re looking for? 

Pathways has a variety of positions in various locations; please go to https://www.pathways.com/working-at-pathways 

To Learn More About Us: 

Pathways @ http://www.pathways.com/mission-vision-and-values/  

Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.