Part-Time Family Resource Specialist

Landmarks for Families • North Charleston, SC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Part-Time Family Resource Specialist (FRS) partners with children and families to strengthen parenting, improve family functioning, reduce safety risks, and prevent unnecessary out-of-home placement whenever safely possible. Through home and community-based services, the FRS provides assessment, coaching, case management, advocacy, and resource coordination using Motivational Interviewing and the Teaching-Family Model.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related behavioral science field.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and required automobile insurance.
• Knowledge of child development, family systems, trauma-informed practice, and crisis intervention.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn Apricot and the DSS Portal.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Experience in child welfare, family preservation, behavioral health, education, juvenile justice, or community-based services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, strengths-based relationships with families.
• Conduct timely intake visits and complete required assessments, including FAST.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing to support engagement and behaviour.
• Maintain regular home visits and responsive communication with families.
• Develop and implement Family Service Plans with measurable goals.
• Provide home-based parenting education, coaching, behavioural interventions, and case management.
• Coordinate referrals and connect families with community resources.
• Monitor progress and support long-term family stability.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in agency and state systems.
• Meet all contractual, billing, confidentiality, and quality assurance requirements.
• Complete case documentation and discharge planning within required timeframes.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, training, and community collaboration.
• Demonstrate ethical practice, professionalism, and effective communication.
• Complete required agency and contractual training.
• Maintain proficiency in Motivational Interviewing and the Teaching-Family Model.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement.

Benefits

• Flexible, community-based part-time work.
• Meaningful opportunities to strengthen children and families.
• Supportive supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Use evidence-based practices while making a measurable impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level