Family Support Specialist

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is hiring a full-time Family Support Specialist for a 10-month, school-based position at St. Bernard Elementary or St. Bernard High School. The role is based at the Cincinnati office in Price Hill and supports families in helping children grow, learn, and develop to their fullest potential. The Family Support Specialist works within a multidisciplinary behavioral health treatment organization.

The position provides families with support and education about fetal, infant, and toddler development and parenting skills using a research-based model and curriculum. It also involves assessing family strengths and needs, creating individualized plans for each child and family, connecting families with community resources, and completing assessments, screenings, and official case documentation. The role allows flexible working hours, independent scheduling, and the possibility of working from home at times.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child & Family Studies, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, a vehicle, and an insurable driving record.
• Ability to work independently and create a schedule using flexible working hours, with the possibility of working from home at times.
• Experience working with or providing services to children and families.
• Willingness to build reflective capacity, including introspection, awareness of oneself in relation to others, and recognizing the value of supervision.
• High attention to detail and good follow-up skills.

Nice To Haves

• Community or in-home services experience.
• Experience and/or training in trauma-informed care and trauma treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and education about fetal, infant, and toddler development and parenting skills using a research-based model and curriculum.
• Develop and implement individualized, developmentally appropriate plans for each child and family that meet program standards and family needs.
• Assess families’ overall strengths and needs and make appropriate community referrals.
• Complete assessments and screenings to support work with families and identify their strengths and needs.
• Complete official case notes and documentation.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with agency match.
• Tuition assistance of $1,250–$2,500 per semester.
• Quarterly performance bonuses.
• Free CEUs and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling for better work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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