Family Support Specialist – Oncology

Advocate Aurora Health

. Conducts biopsychosocial, safety, and family needs assessment .

Posted 5/15/2026part-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $31 - $46 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducts biopsychosocial, safety, and family needs assessment
Coordinates and facilitates family care conferences on behalf of the family and medical team
Participates in family needs-based care planning
Provides family systemic strategies and interventions to families
Provides family support activities such as support groups and health education classes
Engages and coordinates Aurora and other health care services as well as community-based services on behalf of the patient/family
Provides resource and referral to patients and families as assigned and when appropriate
Serves as a consultant to the patient/family and to the medical team
Provides care management follow-up as needed, including home visitation services
Coordinates and facilitates patient/family advisory committee
Assists medical team in successfully implementing and achieving care management strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in Social Work, or Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field
Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Marriage and Family Therapist Training license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Professional Counselor license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Professional Counselor Training license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Social Worker, Clinical license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Social Worker, Adv Practice license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Typically requires 2 years of experience in working with social service or behavioral health issues
Working knowledge of behavioral health, family systemic therapies, and community-based resource management
Must possess and provide proof of a valid Wisconsin Driver License and a registered, functional car with adequate insurance coverage
Competency in the use of basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Outlook

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

biopsychosocial assessmentfamily needs assessmentcare planningsystemic strategiesinterventionscare managementhome visitation servicescommunity-based resource managementbehavioral healthfamily systemic therapies

Soft Skills

coordinationfacilitationconsultationengagementsupportcommunicationorganizational skillsteam collaborationproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

Master's Degree in Social WorkMaster's Degree in Behavioral SciencesMarriage and Family Therapist licenseProfessional Counselor licenseSocial Worker, Clinical licenseSocial Worker, Adv Practice licenseMarriage and Family Therapist Training licenseProfessional Counselor Training licensevalid Wisconsin Driver Licenseinsurance coverage