Family Support Specialist

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services • Cincinnati, OH

5d • Hybrid

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 organization’s Cincinnati office in Price Hill and supports families in helping children grow, learn, and develop to their fullest potential. The specialist works within a multidisciplinary behavioral healthcare organization, providing developmental and parenting education, individualized family support, assessments, referrals, and case documentation.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability and 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child & Family Studies, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field (preferred).
• Community or in-home experience.
• Experience or training in trauma-informed care and trauma treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and education on 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.
• 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 continuing education units (CEUs) and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

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