Assistant Family Support Specialist (Bilingual Spanish/English)

Easter Seals Florida Inc•Tampa, FL

23h•$51,000

About The Position

Easterseals Florida is seeking a dynamic, organized, and detail-oriented individual for our Assistant Family Support Specialist position in Tampa for our Incredible Years program. The Incredible Years program supports children from ages 3 to 8 years old and their families, providing group therapy sessions to aid in mental health intervention. The Assistant Family Support Specialist will serve as a facilitator of parent/guardian group and in-home sessions and child group and in-home sessions and ensure the compliance and overall successful achievement of grant deliverables.

Requirements

Bilingual Skills (Spanish/English)
Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, early education, or a related field
Minimum one-year direct experience in a related field
Excellent customer service skills
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and organizational skills
Detail-oriented self-starter who can efficiently handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
An energetic and professional individual who will promote a positive, respectful, and team-based environment
Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, for program related business (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Responsibilities

Provide services at various locations throughout Hillsborough County (driving is an essential responsibility)
Facilitate parent/guardian and children group and in-home sessions
Work with community agencies and coordinate agency collaboration
Market the Incredible years program to community agencies and families
Assist in and attend community outreach events at schools, family information fairs, open houses, disability resource events, and family nights
Establish a comfortable group environment
Encourage positive group interaction, keeping the focus of the conversation on the situation or issue
Support the objectives and philosophy of the Incredible Years program and Easterseals Florida