Family Support Specialist; Sandoval County, Rio Rancho Area - Family Services

Family Support Specialist (Sandoval County, Rio Rancho Area) - AMIkids Family Services

**** This position is Full-time, and will cover the Sandoval County, Rio Rancho area****

The role of the Family Services Specialist is to execute the family engagement and psychoeducation process for each youth entering and leaving the program in the region assigned. Provide orientation and initiation of services with the families and conduct in-home family skills training.

• Responsible for conducting in-home family skills training and assisting parents with concerns and/or youth issues. Work will be conducted in the home environment, youth’s school and workplace, as well as at regional programs.
• Coordinate activities that include but are not limited to identifying family needs, ensuring positive family supports, and confirming transition needs are met.
• Develop partnerships and maintain contacts with key individuals.
• Develop positive school and community relations with industry contacts.
• Administer Psychoeducation services within the established guidelines of the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM) and Evidence-Based Practices.
• Oversee completion of a family assessment on all families within required contractual guidelines and ensure a family treatment plan is developed accordingly.
• Participate in progress meetings (as required by contractual guidelines) held on each youth with members of the treatment team.
• Ensure completion of weekly behavioral updates and goal progressions, and maintain up-to-date, accurate session notes.
• Lead and/or participate in positive reinforcement, interdisciplinary, and/or care review meetings.
• Administer First Aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with national standards.
• Complete administrative tasks related to the role:
  • Participate in staff meetings and interactive training to promote open communication and information dissemination.
  • Submit required reports and documentation; act as liaison between AMIkids home office, AMIkids programs, and regulatory agencies.
  • Attend monthly reviews and conduct audits to ensure all pertinent information is recorded.
• Monitor and ensure compliance as they relate to treatment and maintain accurate records.
• Attend required training and professional development events, maintaining all appropriate certifications and licenses.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field;
  Master’s preferred.
• Two (2) years’ experience working with at‑risk or troubled youth preferred.
• Experience working with families in the home environment, providing counseling or psychoeducation and training is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time.

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within.
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription drug plan options;
  Health Spending Account, company‑paid Life Insurance and AD&D.
• PTO & paid holidays.
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, health coaching, stress management programs, etc.
• Employer‑funded Pension Plan, voluntary 403(b) retirement plan, student loan forgiveness program.
• Pet insurance, world travel assistance, car rental discounts, gym membership discounts, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.