Family Support Specialist (bilingual in Spanish required)

Child & Family • Providence, RI

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

You will be responsible for overseeing care coordination and supervision of the East Bay Family Care Community Partnerships (EBFCCP), in addition, responsible for staff training and development, and program quality assurance. The Clinical Director will manage the resources of the program to maximize the quality of client services, and promote growth and development of the program, and its staff. Hybrid Role, 20% Remote Work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in child welfare and/or family services required; experience working in the foster care system preferred.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population.
• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Must have valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, car registration
• Must authorize Child & Family to complete a motor vehicle records check.
• The ideal candidate will be required to meet all background checks and medical clearances required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and training to all program staff; completes staff assessments, annual performance reviews, etc.
• Ensure program Clinical Supervisors are effectively working with the program staff to ensure families are receiving a wide range of assistance and resources.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local school faculty, staff, and administration, and community partners i.e., service providers, Housing Specialist, etc.
• Ensure collaboratively working relationship with the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Intake and Protective Services, probation, and other DCYF programs as appropriate.
• Implement a strong community-based model of prevention and early intervention for families involved with DCYF Protective Services.
• Maintain all case records, performance measures, statistics, and other required paperwork.
• Facilitate and maintain client referrals and intake process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time