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Posted 6 Jul 2026
Family Development Specialist - Autism Spectrum Disorder
HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC
📍 Fort Payne
Full-time
Job description
Overview: <p style="margin-right: -31.5pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America!</strong></span> </span></p><p style="margin-right: -31.5pt; text-align: center;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">Health Connect America and our family of brands are leading providers of mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults across a multi-state footprint. As a COA-accredited organization, we are held to nationally recognized standards of quality, accountability, and best practice in every aspect of care we deliver.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">We are relentlessly committed to keeping families together and transforming lives through evidence-informed care, delivered by clinically trained staff who meet clients where they are — in their homes, in their communities, and in our offices. Our work is guided by five core values: client-centered care, empowerment of our people, evidence-informed excellence, a purpose-driven culture, and bold, adaptive leadership.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">When you join Health Connect America, you join an organization that invests in you. You'll <strong>Grow With Us</strong> through meaningful development opportunities, <strong>Be Well With Us</strong> through programs that support your whole self, and know that <strong>You Belong With Us</strong> in a culture built on purpose, compassion, and impact.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin-right: -31.5pt;"> </p><p style="margin-right: -31.5pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: #333399;"><strong>Our Brands</strong></span></p><p style="margin-right: -31.5pt;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://healthconnectamerica.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=29247&hashed=423470918" alt="HCA combo logo - 2025 - Banner Landscape - 980 x 200 px" /></p><p style="margin-right: -31.5pt; text-align: center;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xs68IGUrqz4?si=MLC5fuYxmKhUWoaT" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" data-mce-fragment="1"></iframe></p> Responsibilities: <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Family Development Specialist supports clients and families by developing and implementing treatment plans, providing therapeutic interventions, and linking them to necessary services. This role involves effective communication, compliance with regulatory standards, thorough documentation, and active recruitment of new referrals.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care for clients and families with the input of the treatment team and the Clinical Supervisor.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions, as well as skill-building, outlined in the Treatment Plan.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attend and actively participate in weekly Treatment Team meetings.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Link clients and families with specific services and resources as identified in the treatment plan.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Serve as a liaison with other professionals, agencies, and community resources related to the client, ensuring their needs are met in a comprehensive manner. </span></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with organizational policy and regulatory standards.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Actively recruit new referrals to maintain a full caseload.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide 24/7 on-call support for clients as required by the program.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure compliance with all state regulatory bodies and COA standards.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities as assigned, to stay current with best practices for quality service delivery.</span></li></ul> Qualifications: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree in a human services discipline such as Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field, is required.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Minimum of two years experience working with children and/or families. This experience may include internships and volunteer work.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Be Well with HCA:</span></span></strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"> </p><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;">employees</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Additional</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> benefits include:</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Access to a Health Navigator</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Health Savings Account with company contribution</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="2"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">401(k) Retirement Plan</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="2"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Benefits Hub</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="2"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Tickets at Work</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="none">Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America!</span></strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{">Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"><em><strong>Health Connect America</strong> and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. For more information on Equal Opportunity, please click here <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Equal Employment Opportunity Posters</a></span></em></span></p>