Family Development Specialist
The Family Development Specialist at Confidential Client provides community-based therapeutic support to children and families by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team. This role involves delivering evidence-informed interventions, linking clients to resources, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and actively managing caseloads to support family preservation and client well-being.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This community-based Family Development Specialist provides direct therapeutic support, care coordination, and case management to children, youth, and families in their homes and communities. You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, deliver evidence-informed therapeutic interventions, and connect families to community resources while maintaining timely, accurate documentation and meeting program standards.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care with the treatment team and Clinical Supervisor
- Provide individual, family, and group therapeutic interventions and skill-building aligned with treatment plans
- Link clients and families to community services and resources identified in treatment plans
- Serve as a liaison with schools, courts, social services, and other professionals or agencies
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of client contacts, progress notes, and treatment updates in compliance with policy and regulatory standards
- Actively recruit and onboard new referrals to maintain a full caseload
- Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and ongoing case reviews
- Provide on-call support as required by the program (24/7 on-call rotation may apply)
- Ensure compliance with all applicable state regulatory bodies and COA (Council on Accreditation) standards
- Participate in assigned trainings and professional development to stay current with best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related human services field (required)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working directly with children and/or families; relevant internships and volunteer work may count toward experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to document to clinical and regulatory standards
- Demonstrated ability to engage families, build rapport, and deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions
- Comfortable providing community- and home-based services; reliable transportation and valid driver’s license may be required
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and occasional after-hours support
- Successful completion of required background checks and any state-mandated screenings
Compensation & Schedule
- Employment type: Full-time
- Estimated pay: $53,719 per year (estimated)
- Schedule: Community/home-based caseload with a standard workweek; travel within the service area required; participation in on-call rotation as needed
Benefits
Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which can include:
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 8 mental health counseling sessions annually
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- Dependent daycare flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Access to a Health Navigator and Benefits Hub
- Discounts and perks through programs such as Tickets at Work
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Additional Details
Employment is contingent on meeting background investigation and any licensing or credentialing requirements prior to hire. This role supports an evidence-informed, client-centered model and contributes directly to keeping families together and improving outcomes in the community.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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