Parent Support Specialist (MNH Case Manager)

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Johnson County Mental Health is hiring for a Parent Support Specialist to work in their Family Focus program. This position provides support to parents of children, ages 4-18, with severe emotional disabilities (SED). Support is provided in both a one-on-one and group setting with the goal of maintaining severely emotionally disturbed children in the most natural, least restrictive setting possible. Responsibilities also include completing required documentation; planning and facilitating groups; functioning as part of a treatment team by attending regular team meetings and providing support to others; providing resource referrals; leading teaching interventions; and handling crisis interventions. This position is also responsible for transporting clients on a regular basis. Application review will begin on November 25th.

• Conducts assessments of individuals' background and applicable circumstances to identify needs and/or determine service eligibility; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
• Develops plans to address the needs of individuals in single or multiple areas of focus; networks with other community agencies to research and coordinate a variety of resources and services to address short term intensive or long term individual needs; encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; consults and collaborates with other providers in the development, implementation and review of plans.
• Provides a variety of services for a designated case load of individuals with multi-faceted and/or ongoing needs; ensures services provided are consistent with individual plans; initiates and attends individual and/or group meetings and provides services in a community based setting; provides transportation of individuals according to the needs identified in plans; organizes and facilitates skill development and support groups.
• Completes and submits documentation regarding services provided; evaluates and documents individuals' progress according to measurable goals; reviews quality and effectiveness of services provided.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field and a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Job Requirements:

One year of related work experience is preferred.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience.

In some instances, statutory or regulatory requirements may prohibit substitution of education and/or experience. 

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.