Bilingual Family Support Specialist

The Family Tree Baltimore, MD $46000.00 to $47000.00 per year

SUMMARY: This position provides strength-based family support services in cooperation with families of children 0-3 years old and must speak Spanish. This work requires that the FSS, by means of weekly in-home visits, partners with families to identify needs, develop plans of action, and mobilize resources that build family effectiveness. FSS’s are required to maintain a caseload of 15-20 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
Role model effective parenting and nurturing skills for the family
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.
Work flexible hours that meet the needs of each family assigned, including weekends and evenings
Complete the expected number of home visits as determined by the 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
Complete statistical reports as required
Attend required staff meetings, training or conferences
Participate in agency work teams as assigned

EDUCATION:

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

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 ENVIRONMENT:

Must work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
Must be prepared to travel to various program sites and various communities
A driver’s license and insured vehicle is necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities for the position