Family Centered Support Specialist

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, believes children belong in the family home whenever it is safe and possible. Through our Family Support Services, we help families of youth at risk with complex mental health, behavioral and other needs overcome the challenges they face together.  Our diverse, multilingual specialists support families from a wide range of backgrounds who may be facing out of home placements or reunification.Children Family Specialist Do you have a background providing support in a human services field, and want rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment and skills to a team-based workplace that puts people first.   Salary: $49,000 annually (salary plus overtime) Long term temporary to permanent position Provide in-home intervention for families and children.  Assist the families and children to establish weekly goals and help them to identify concrete action steps to reach such goals.  Make referrals to services and resources on behalf of the families and children.  Attend weekly case reviews with supervisor and clinician. Document all services provided as prescribed by the company, relevant government agencies, and Medicaid Rehabilitative Services policies.  Attend all ISPs and IEPs for the families and children.  Provide crisis intervention services as needed to prevent placement disruptions.  Assess the home environment for safety issues in preparation for a child’s return and following a child’s reunification.  Make recommendations regarding family’s readiness for reunification.  Conduct diligent search for family resources for a child who is ready to step-down.  Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.  Two years of related experience.  Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.  Strong analytical reasoning skills with ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to maintain composure and exercise sound judgment and discretion.  Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.  A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance.  Why Join Us? Why Join Us? Full-time position (40 hours/week) Full compensation/benefits package plus 401(k) with company match  Generous Paid time off and holiday pay. "On-Demand Pay"- get paid for the days you work without waiting for payday! All employees have the option to access their pay as soon as they earn it through their employee app - no fees and super easy! Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers. Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today! Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Created: 2025-07-01