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Position at Clarvida - Idaho

Family Support Specialist
Location: Boise, Idaho (Community-Based)
Employment Type: Part-time
Salary: $17 - $22 /hour
Date Posted: 1/3/2024

About the Role

Clarvida is seeking a Family Support Specialist to work directly with families raising a child who experiences a severe and persistent mental illness or emotional disturbance. In this role, you will engage caregivers in goal-focused treatment planning, help connect them to community resources, provide education, teach resiliency skills, and support families in developing self-advocacy and long-term stability. This position also draws on your lived experience to help families feel understood and empowered.

Responsibilities

• Meet with families to assess needs and support treatment planning
• Provide coaching, emotional support, and skill-building
• Link families to appropriate community resources and services
• Share relevant lived experience to promote trust and connection
• Support caregivers in developing advocacy and problem-solving skills
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work in a community-based setting
• Ability to pass all required background checks, including Enhanced Fingerprinting with ID DHW
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance
• Experience with electronic health record systems (preferred)
• Family Support Specialist Certification (or willingness to obtain-Clarvida may assist with training if hired contingent upon certification)

Compensation & Benefits

• $17-$22/hour
• Up to 29 daytime hours a week
• Flexible Part-time schedule

Full-Time Employees

• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave
• Up to 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options (HSA or FSA available)
• Basic and optional life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Employee Assistance Program

All Employees

• 401(k)
• Pet insurance
• Free CEUs
• Referral program
• Verizon & Dell discounts
• DailyPay - access earned wages instantly
• SoFi at Work student loan refinancing
• Next Steps Financial Wellness tools
• Perks @ Clarvida - national discounts on entertainment, travel, and shopping

Work Location

Community-based across Idaho

Employment Type

Part-time

How to Apply

If you have lived experience supporting a loved one through mental health challenges and want to empower families on their journey, we encourage you to apply for the Family Support Specialist role at Clarvida.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
See additional opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

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