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GREENFIELD Family Support Specialist I - Family Empowerment Family Empowerment, a Pathlight program, believes that information is power for families and individuals to build a rich and full life as they live and grow in their communities. We help families find state, local and private resources to develop a unique plan of action - and along the way create and offer a host of activities for fun, education and inclusion. Location: 101 Munson Street, Greenfield, MA with some travel throughout Hampshire and Franklin Counties as needed. Summary of Position: In Family Empowerment, our Support Specialists are a key resource to families who have a member with a disability! You will provide training, needed information, access to resources, family support contacts and referrals to other agencies and supports. On a wider level, you will help educate the community about disabilities and/or autism and how to help better support families, as well as facilitating social and recreational activities for people of all ages. Duties include, but are not limited to: Providing individualized support to families. Act as a liaison between programs, families, and providers. Complete intakes/assessments. Develop support plans and intervention strategies. Promote Community Integration. Help Maintain and expand an extensive community-based network of support & informational resources. Provide Case Management to families in complex situations. Qualifications: Broad knowledge of a discipline involving the use of a broad theoretical knowledge equal to a complete 2-year college education. Over 1-year direct experience working with families or individuals with disabilities. Broad knowledge of disability support services. May be required to complete First Aid, CPR, OSHA and/or Safety Care training based on program needs. Valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation/vehicle required. Hours: 40 Hrs./Week, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9AM - 5PM, with flexibility to meet programmatic needs. Salary: \$41,454.40 Annually.