Family Support Specialist - Healthy Families

Maryland Nonprofits•Baltimore, MD

53d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides strength based family support services in cooperation with families of children prenatal-3. This work requires that the FSS, by means of weekly in home visits, partners with families to identify needs, develop plans of action, and mobilize resources that build family effectiveness. FSS's are required to maintain a caseload of 15-25 families.

Requirements

Oral and written communication skills
Ability to develop trusting relationships
Ability to maintain professional boundaries
Acceptance of individual differences
Knowledge of infant and child development
Openness to reflective practice
Must work flexible hours
Must be prepared to travel to various program sites and various communities.
Must have a valid driver's license and car insurance coverage.
3-5 years experience working in Human or Social Services
One year working with or providing services to children and families

Nice To Haves

Case management or service coordination experience preferred
Experience and willingness to work with a culturally diverse population
Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing and Education) preferred
Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field

Responsibilities

Complete family intake and assessment for each family assigned within 30 days.
Complete family goal plan within 30 days for each family assigned.
Review family goal plans on a regular basis, at a minimum once every 30 days, to measure progress and to adjust goals.
To role model for the family effective parenting and nurturing skills.
To provide direct teaching through the use of curriculum to families that will assist in building healthy parent/child relationships.
Jointly with the family identify and mobilize resources within and external to the family. Provide linkages to these resources as necessary.
Works flexible hours that meet the needs of each family assigned, including weekends and evenings.
Complete the expected number of home visits as determined by intensity of service for each family assigned.
Maintain an accurate and current case file on each family assigned.
Complete all assessment, program evaluation tools and documentation within timelines as required by the funder and the agency.
Meet weekly with the Clinical Supervisor to discuss cases, problem solve and plan for home visits.
Completes statistical reports as required.
Attends required staff meetings, training or conferences.
Participates in agency work teams as assigned.