Family Support Specialist

Fairview Health Services • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Family Support Specialist at Fairview Health Services is responsible for coordinating and implementing family-centered educational and social activities to support parents of infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This role involves providing direct support and information to families, managing volunteer programs, and participating in quality improvement initiatives within the NICU.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in social work, child & family studies, public health, nursing, counseling, or other related subject.
• 1-3 years of experience in a related field (parent educator, social work, public health, nursing, volunteer services, counseling).

Nice To Haves

• NICU experience
• 3-5 years of parent education or support experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, support, and direct services to families by coordinating March of Dimes program modules, education, and social activities.
• Round and meet with NICU families providing support and information.
• Help manage the NICU Parent Family Advisory Council.
• Recruit, educate, and help manage parent-to-parent volunteers.
• Participate in the NICU Quality Improvement committee and other unit committees as requested.
• Serve as a liaison between March of Dimes and the hospital to maintain partnership.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree