Family Support Specialist

Roaring Brook Holdings LLC

Family Support Specialist facilitating access to early intervention services for families in Kalispell, MT. Supporting children with disabilities and coordinating evaluations and services.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeKalispell • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $44,000 - $48,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function in intake and/or ongoing coordinator role.
Assist the with eligibility determination, including referral, intake and eligibility determination activities.
Conduct the family assessment, including interviewing the family.
Collect information on the child’s development, including observations of the child.
Coordinate evaluations and assessments.
Inform parents of their parental rights.
Assist parents of eligible children in planning, meeting, developing, implementing and reviewing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Collect the family’s insurance or Medicaid information to facilitate coordination of benefits and services.
Maintain accurate, complete and timely electronic and paper file records.
Conduct referrals and other activities to assist families in identifying available services and providers.
Monitor the delivery of services to ensure the services are provided timely and in accordance with the IFSP.
Facilitate a transition plan for children exiting Part C.
Perform child find and provider recruitment activities.
Coordinate and monitor the delivery of available services.
Inform families of available advocacy services.
Communicate and coordinate services with medical and health providers.
Facilitate the development of a transition plan into, within and from the EI system, including transition to Part B special education, preschool, or other community services as appropriate.
Assure families are informed of rights, options, and role in the EI process.
Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff and clients we serve.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child/Human Development, Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, Nursing, Psychology or other State approved degree.
Past work experience relevant to working with families and/or children.
Experience related to working with children with disabilities would be preferred.
Meet provider enrollment qualifications for a Family Support Specialist (assistance provided).
Demonstrate leadership qualities, ability to work as part of a team, and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Mileage reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Advancement opportunities.
401k with company match.
Employee discounts with various vendors.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)family assessmenteligibility determinationchild development observationreferral coordinationservice delivery monitoringtransition planningprovider recruitmentinsurance coordinationadvocacy services

Soft Skills

leadershipteamworkeffective communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Special EducationBachelor’s degree in Early Childhood EducationBachelor’s degree in Elementary EducationBachelor’s degree in Child/Human DevelopmentBachelor’s degree in Social WorkBachelor’s degree in Public HealthBachelor’s degree in SociologyBachelor’s degree in NursingBachelor’s degree in Psychology