The Children's Services Act (CSA) Specialist oversees all of the CSA cases and referrals to the Family Assessment and Planning Teams (FAPT) across the five localities we serve. They provide case support, work with the families, prepare all CSA paperwork, and present cases at FAPT. They monitor and report on services monthly for FAPT cases.

The schedule for this position is: M-F regular business hours (8:30am-5:00pm)

The CSA Specialist facilitates interagency community collaboration and coordination of services.

A typical day usually consists of (but not limited to!):

• Preparing case presentations
• Representing BRBH to community stakeholders
• Coordinate referrals from CSA offices
• Meet with parent/guardians to complete needs assessment, including the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment
• Meets with Families/guardians to educate on the FAPT process
• Completing financial paperwork
• Coordinating referrals to residential placements
• Monitor placements and provision of community-based services
• Provide monthly summaries to CSA
• Ensure reporting is complete for CSA billing

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a human services field that meets requirements to register for QMHP.
• Experience: One year of human services experience required. Experience in the provision of community-based services and supports is preferred.
• Good Driving Record: This position may occasionally require transporting clients or driving an agency vehicle. Candidates must have a valid Virginia driver's license with a safe driving record (no more than two moving violations in the last three years AND no criminal violations in the last five years).
• Background Check: Candidates who are offered a position are required to undergo a background check and drug screen.

Why work at BRBH?

• Working with clients: In this job each day you make a difference for families in our community.
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
• We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: 
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Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. We are charged also with continuously monitoring and evaluating our services to ensure their cost effectiveness and applicability to current citizen needs. BRBH operates multiple programs throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 400 employees working to provide or support our services. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.