Family Support Specialist

Abilities Network Inc•Towson, MD

30d•$18

About The Position

Abilities Network is looking for a Family Support Specialist to support our Healthy Families team. Healthy Families is a national program that works with new parents to develop supporting, enriching parenting practices that help their children and families grow to realize their fullest potential. The Family Support Specialist works directly with families to provide in-home and virtual family-centered, strength-based services designed to strengthen parent-child relationships, enhance parenting skills and improve family functioning. The starting rate of pay for this position is $18.00 per hour and is non-negotiable. This is a Bilingual [Spanish/English] position and offers an additional bilingual pay differential for employees who meet proficiency requirements. This is a great opportunity to join a growing non-profit organization with an amazing culture and team environment. About Us: At Abilities Network, we cultivate inclusive communities through relationships, innovation and high-quality services. We accomplish this by living close to our values of respect, well-being, reflection and courage and using them to guide our decision making. If you want to contribute to an organization of people passionate about using relationships to support the empowerment of others then we have a position where you can make a difference. Abilities Network offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits packaging including: · Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance · Company paid Life/AD&D Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance · 403(b) plan with employer contribution · Flexible Spending Accounts · Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Day Off · Tuition Reimbursement · Employee Referral Bonus Program - earn up to $1800 per hire

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Family and Children’s Services or related field. Three years home visitation or experience working with families accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience with family services that embrace the concept of family centered principle and strength based service provision.
Experience in serving culturally diverse communities/families is required.
Transportation necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate program enrollment, including assessments to evaluate family history of past and present trauma and areas that are under-resourced
Provide family-centered, strength-based interventions directed at establishing a trusting relationship in order to optimize parent child relationships
Connect families to community resources through referrals and education
Utilize a research-based curriculum to facilitate age appropriate interaction between parent and child
Guide families through the steps of setting and working towards goals
Plan and participate in Healthy Families special events