Family Development Specialist

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) has established a network of 27 family support centers, with UPMC Children's Family Care Connection (FCC) operating 6 centers in underserved neighborhoods. This network provides direct social support services to families with children from birth to 18 years old from diverse backgrounds, tailored to their level of need. The DHS Family Support Network aims to serve more families from 2020-2030 by creating a network that offers value to families through strengthened partnerships and measurable goals. The primary function of the Family Development Specialist is to engage families, provide prevention services, encourage personal goal setting, help them cope with challenges in high-need communities, and establish habits and behaviors that lead to positive family outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Human Services or related field with 2 years of experience.
Knowledge of county social service systems.
Understand the FCC and County protocol for mandated reporters.
Sensitivity to work with a multi-cultural community.
Valid driver's license.
CPR is based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Driver's License
Clearances with renewal: Act 31, 33, 34, & 73

Nice To Haves

Experience in home visiting is preferred.
Bilingual and speak Arabic, Farsi, Spanish, or Pashtu are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate early childhood education 2 days a week, 3-hour program using Pennsylvania Education Standards and Parents and Teachers Evidence Based Curriculum
Responsible for caseload servicing approximately 25 to 40 families, both home visiting and/or non-home visiting.
Complete a minimum of 1 home visit per month utilizing evidenced-based curriculum models.
Plan and facilitate parent leader/men connection groups.
Implement 2 child development screenings per child served per year using appropriate developmental tools.
Maintain the family support center site and ensure welcoming atmosphere.
Provides case management services including goal planning, service brokerage, advocacy, referral, and support.
Participate in outreach/recruit for program.
Provide crisis intervention and/or referrals for families.
Attend minimum of twenty hours of job-related trainings annually.
Maintain files and complete all management information system paperwork accurately as required in a timely manner.
Transport families to programming, well-baby visits, mental health sessions, etc. when possible.