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Job Posting

Job Posting #: 0073

Date of Posting:                   Tuesday, December 07, 2010

Posting Expires:                   Monday, December 20, 2010

Job Location:                        Fresh Start/Family Services

Job Title:                           Family Support Specialist/MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Advocate

Normal Work Week:           Monday-Friday; 22 hours

Base Salary:                       TBD

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Please see attached job description.

Internal Applicants:  If you are applying for a position internally, you must make sure you inform your immediate Supervisor or Director of your intent.   Failure to comply with this process may result in the loss of internal candidate status.   Please contact Rick Tremblay at 959 Main Street, 1st floor, Springfield, MA  01103 or by phone at (413) 858-3114;

E-mail: rtremblay@startatsquareone.org. All internal applicants must apply by contacting the Human Resource Dept. within (10) ten working days of the date of the actual posting.   

External Applicants: Please apply in person or by mailing in your resume and cover letter to 959 Main Street, 1^st floor, Springfield, MA 01103. You may e-mail your resume or cover letter to rtremblay@startatsquareone.org

Square One is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Employer. 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST / MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment)Advocate

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED is required; CADAC/Addiction Counselor Certification preferred

2. Must be a mother in recovery for at least two years, familiarity with 12-step group process, and experience/familiarity with MAT for pregnant and parenting mothers

3. Familiar with and able to work from a strengths-based, family-centered approach.

4. Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to work well with a wide range of families and service providers.

5. Ability to travel within the designated areas of Hampden County as needed.

6. Basic computer proficiency skills are required to record and track activities, contacts and referrals.

7. Valid Driver’s license and use of a vehicle is required.

8. Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural strongly preferred.

9. Knowledge and familiarity with DCF is preferred.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

1. Work cooperatively with project staff to encourage initial and ongoing participation of mothers and families in needed services.

2. Provide mentoring, advocacy, information, and support to pregnant and parenting mothers on MAT and parenting mothers and fathers with substance use disorders through home visiting, building connections to community based services, and/or support groups. FSS/MAT Advocate will work closely with health clinics, birthing hospitals, OBGYN’s, and DCF to coordinate services for mothers in MAT programs and substance exposed newborns; assist actively using clients in connecting to MAT when appropriate; provide consultation and education to community agencies including DCF, SUD treatment providers, health care providers, and all program staff.

3. Assist families with understanding and navigating the public health, medical, mental health and social service agencies that offer needed services.

4. Provide culturally appropriate support and guidance, including health related information.

5. Participate in Family Case Conferences (at DCF) and regularly scheduled supervision and project team meetings.

6. Maintain contacts with service providers and agencies, community-based resources, the family’s social network, and members of the extended family.

7. Record and track all activities, contacts, and referrals.

8. Other duties as assigned

Accountability:

Reports to Family Services Supervisor

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Signature Date

11/10