Family Services Specialist

This position is responsible for fulfilling those functions and activities necessary to assist eligible infants, toddlers, and their families to receive the rights, procedural safeguards and services that are authorized under state and federal law.  This may include other services not required under the EIP (Early Intervention Program), but for which the family may be eligible.  The work is performed under the general direction of the program’s director.  Latitude is permitted for the exercise of independent judgment.  The incumbent performs related work as required.

Either:

(A)       Possession of Bachelor's degree in a health or human services field, OR

(B)       Possession of Associate's in a health or human service field AND two (2) years of experience in service coordination activities*.

*Service coordination activities shall include:

1. a) coordinating the performance of evaluations and assessments;
2. b) facilitating and participating in the development, review and evaluation of Family Service Plans;
3. c) assisting families in identifying service providers;
4. d) coordinating and monitoring the delivery of services;
5. e) informing families of the availability of advocacy services;
6. f)  coordinating with medical and health care providers;
7. g) facilitating the development of a transition plan to other available supports and services;
8. h) informing families of rights afforded to them by the State and Federal law.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Family Service Specialists shall participate in the introductory service coordination training session sponsored or approved by the NYS Department of Health at the earliest it is made available by the NYS Department of Health.
2. Field work requires the possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of application.  License must remain valid throughout appointment in order to meet the transportation requirements of the job.  A dependable vehicle is required to meet the extensive field work assignments.

Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.

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If you have any questions please reach out to CivilService@oneidacountyny.gov or call the Personnel office at 315-798-5726