Family Resource Specialist

Landmarks for Families • North Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The primary responsibility of a Family Resource Specialist (FRS) is to provide home and community-based services designed to promote safe and stable families, support family strength and stability, enhance parental functioning, and protect children. The FRS will provide services for up to 6 months to include assessment, service planning, parental education and skill-building, assistance with concrete needs, behavioral management and intervention, and development of a family's resources.

Family Resource Connection and Preservation Services (FRCPS) are short-term, family-focused services designed to assist families by improving parenting and family functioning while keeping children safe. These services recognize that children need safe and stable families and that separating children from their families is traumatic for them, often leaving lasting negative effects. These services build upon the principle that many children can safely remain in their homes when their caregivers are provided with services and support that empower them to make positive changes.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in the field of Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, behavioral science, or a related field.
• Valid SC driver's license with a good driving record.
• The FRS must possess adequate transportation with appropriate insurance coverage.
• The FRS must be able to drive himself/herself and navigate throughout the city and rural areas to visit families in their homes within the program catchment area (Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties).

Nice To Haves

• Two years of social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Family Engagement & Visitation – The Family Resource Specialist (FRS) will establish a professional relationship with families by building rapport, engaging families in the program, and being a consistent role model.
• Program Operations & Documentation – The Families Resource Specialist (FRS) will meet program requirements and expectations in accordance with the Family Resource Connection and Preservation Services (FRCPS) contract expectations, Landmarks for Families Quality Improvement requirements, and the Teaching Family Model.
• Service Provision – The Family Resource Specialist (FRS) will deliver services in accordance with the Family Resource Connection and Preservation Services contract using Motivational Interviewing (MI) and the Teaching Family Model. Service provision includes assessment, service planning, case management, monitoring, home visitation, counseling, parent education, and community referrals.
• Training: Staff will participate in all required trainings relevant to their role and position, such as New Hire Orientation, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Teaching Family Model, annual agency training, and other mandatory training as directed by Human Resources and program requirements.
• Teamwork, Quality Improvement, and Cultural Sensitivity: Staff will promote the spirit of teamwork, demonstrate the ability to be a good colleague, and strive to continuously improve the quality of the agency and themselves. The employee accepts cultural and individual differences and upholds the agency's vision and mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time