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(PAC) Parent Support Specialist

Job Details

Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ
Full Time
High School
Up to 25%
Day
Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

The Parent Assistance Center (PAC) Parent Support Specialist establishes partnerships with families, individuals and professionals. The position works in the Parent Assistance Center (PAC) answering incoming calls. The PAC Parent Support Specialist conducts outreach in the community, schedules and completes new enrollments and all other duties as assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Specific job functions include (but are not limited to):

Primary Functions

  • Connects families and individuals with the community for support and resources.
  • Provides community and office support to families and individuals.
  • Schedules intake for families and individuals enrolling in FIC services.
  • Completes new enrollees’ intake/assessment as needed.
  • Maintains intake calendars following up on no-shows and cancellations.
  • Screens and assesses incoming calls for readiness to enroll in services.
  • Facilitates support groups and educational classes to families and individuals regarding emotional, physical and behavioral health care issues.
  • Coaches’ families and individuals on navigating the behavioral health system and on effective management of their families’ health care needs.
  • Assists families in meeting their goals through empowerment, education and skill-building activities that increase self-efficacy.
  • Prepares documentation needed for coordination of care and billing.
  • Consults and collaborates with internal and external providers and or specialists to set up and follow through on appointments, services and treatment plans.
  • Demonstrates empathy and respect in working with individuals, families, and other natural supports, as well as conduct oneself in a professional manner.
  • Organizes and participates in community outreach events, promoting FIC services.
  • Maintains and updates the assigned family’s documentation.
  • Documents all communication and/or contact with the parent/caregiver including any activities associated with/on behalf of the FIC recipient.
  • Meets with their assigned supervisor monthly to maintain updates and seek guidance.
  • Assumes responsibility for ensuring completion of required documentation within acceptable standards as determined by the Director.
  • Responsible for meeting productivity, quality and supervision standards as determined by the agency.
  • Strategically shares parts of your personal journey navigating multiple systems with parents and others involved as appropriate.

 

Job Expectations

  • Ability to interact with people from diverse cultural, economic, and ethnic background.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing with factual, strength–based professional, empathetic, and clinical manner.
  • Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with internal staff, community resources and stakeholders.
  • Perform services with dignity, respect, and professional demeanor.
  • Maintain confidential information.
  • Model and support options that assure solutions are compatible with the Arizona Vision and 12 Principles.
  • Understand and adhere to all internal policies and procedures, training expectations, and AHCCCS covered guidelines.
  • Ability to plan and organize professional schedules to meet established deadlines.
  • Manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to keep clear, concise documentation records and complete within stringent deadlines or timeframes.
  • Model and promote a non-judgmental and respectful attitude internally and externally.
  • Respect and set appropriate boundaries with families, community members, professionals, and co-workers.
  • Represent FIC’s mission and values with all stakeholders.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.

 

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working with families or youth, supporting youth with behavioral or physical health needs. Equivalent education may be considered.
  • Must be a parent/primary caregiver with lived experience who has raised or is currently raising a child with emotional, behavioral, physical, or mental health. Must have lived-experience navigating at least two child-serving systems.
  • Must meet the requirement to function as a BHT, or BHPP.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED. 
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have good organizational and time management skills. 
  • Must be able to obtain fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety. 
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable transportation and proof of registration and insurance as required by the Law in Arizona. 
  • Must have the ability to travel up to 25 percent of the time in assigned geographic area and within the state.
  • Must be familiar with using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook). 
  • Requires adequate writing and typing skills to complete and submit necessary information and communication effectively between coworkers, external services and for/about the parent/caregiver. 
  • Must have the capacity to work flexible hours including some evening/weekend availability based on the needs of the department.
  • Must be able to take on multiple job roles and tasks as assigned.
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