Family Centered Specialist

Mentor Maryland , a part of the Sevita family , provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Family Centered Specialist

Service area- Washington, Frederick , Carroll counties

$46,000 annually

Hybrid Schedule!

Looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment and interpersonal skills to a team-based workplace that puts people first.

• Provide assessments of individuals families served in the areas of mental status, personality, behavioral response patterns, relationships, and family interactions.

• Propose a service or treatment plan based on assessment of family needs and make practical suggestions for change.

• Provide activity and participation-based interventions and approaches developed from training materials, experience, families’ successes, and peers.

• Provide 24/7 coverage for all assigned individuals/families.

• Provide a closure and aftercare plan for each family/individual served.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with personnel from referring/collateral agencies, guiding families in their interaction with such agencies and other community organizations as needed; provide referrals to services and resources on behalf of families.

• Assure that documentation and records are kept confidential, organized, and complete; submit such documentation to supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.

• Willing to travel up to 1 hour for families served.

• Participate in team meetings with peers and in collateral team meeting when needed. Support peer development by addressing areas of concern for professional development and team performance issues.

• May provide training or field supervision of new or tenured peers; may review and edit peer records and documentation, marketing and education presentations, and training and development for the region or team meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related Human Service field required.

• One year of case management or behavioral health experience.

• Specialized training required

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

• Valid Driver’s license and reliable vehicle, including valid registration & insurance.

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid time off and holiday pay.

• 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!

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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