Family Support Specialist - Healthy Families

Summary:  This position provides strength-based family support services in cooperation with families of children prenatal-3.  This work requires that the FSA, by means of weekly in-home visits, partners with families to identify needs, develop plans of action, and mobilize resources that build family effectiveness.  FSA’s are required to maintain a caseload of 15-25 families.

Responsibilities

·       Complete family intake and assessment for each family assigned within 30 days.

·       Complete family goal plan within 30 days for each family assigned.

·       Review family goal plans on a regular basis, at a minimum once every 30 days, to measure progress and to adjust goals.

·       To role model for the family effective parenting and nurturing skills.

·       To provide direct teaching through the use of curriculum to families that will assist in building healthy parent/child relationships.

·       Jointly with the family identify and mobilize resources within and external to the family.  Provide linkages to these resources as necessary.

·       Works flexible hours that meet the needs of each family assigned, including weekends and evenings.

·       Complete the expected number of home visits as determined by intensity of service for each family assigned.

·       Maintain an accurate and current case file on each family assigned.

·       Complete all assessment, program evaluation tools and documentation within timelines as required by the funder and the agency.

·       Meet weekly with the Clinical Supervisor to discuss cases, problem solve and plan for home visits.

·       Completes statistical reports as required.

·       Attends required staff meetings, training or conferences.

·       Participates in agency work teams as assigned.

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing and Education) preferred; Associate degree in Human Services or related field.  Bilingual preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  3-5 years experience working in Human or Social Services; One year working with or providing services to children and families; Case management or service coordination experience preferred; Experience and willingness to work with a culturally diverse population

 SKILLS:

¨     Oral and written communication skills

¨     Ability to develop trusting relationships

¨     Ability to maintain professional boundaries

¨     Acceptance of individual differences

¨     Knowledge of infant and child development

¨     Openness to reflective practice

 WORK ENVIROMENT:

¨     Must work flexible hours

¨     Must be prepared to travel to various program sites and various communities.

 OTHER: This position requires a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and a current car insurance policy.