Family Support Specialist
About The Position
Lifesteps, a local non-profit agency, is seeking a full-time Family Support Specialist (FSS) based in Beaver, PA. The Family Support Specialist will coordinate enrollment and provide services to mothers referred by Children and Youth Services (CYS) in Beaver County. This position will create and update a Plan of Safe Care in collaboration with the mother; assess infant’s safety and monitor infant developmental stages; and offer guidance, education and referrals to parents as appropriate in order to achieve positive support outcomes for each family receiving services. This is a full-time, Monday thru Friday position, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Days & hours may vary based on program need.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field and two (2) years’ working in a Human Services profession
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to articulate information to a diverse audience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Current driver’s license and the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of child development, trauma informed care, drug or alcohol counseling or infant care
- Experience with family units in home-based setting
Responsibilities
- Coordinate enrollment
- Provide services to mothers referred by Children and Youth Services (CYS) in Beaver County
- Create and update a Plan of Safe Care in collaboration with the mother
- Assess infant’s safety
- Monitor infant developmental stages
- Offer guidance, education and referrals to parents
Benefits
- 100% paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums
- paid vacation, sick and personal time
- 12 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
