Healthy Families, Family Support Specialist (Page County)

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Healthy Families Page County is hiring for a full-time Family Support Specialist (FSS). Healthy Families provides consistent and ongoing support so that parents and other caretakers can give children a safe, healthy start in life. Healthy Families is one of many programs and clinics within the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS). IIHHS is a forward-thinking and dynamic organization that strives to cultivate a shared sense of purpose in building healthier and safer communities where all individuals can thrive and flourish. IIHHS is housed within JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS).

This position will work out of The Health Place, an office space located in Stanley, VA in Page County.

CHBS is committed to shaping a forward-thinking and dynamic environment by refining policies, practices, and processes that strengthen our community, drive real-world advancement, and maintain spaces conducive to individual and collective growth. Through education, scholarship, and service, individuals are inspired to make responsible and meaningful contributions to the college, campus, local community, and broader world. Join us in fostering collaboration and innovation as we grow a dynamic college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging, champions excellence, and shares a sense of purpose. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a thriving environment where a wide range of perspectives are embraced, and fairness is upheld.

Requirements

• Experience working with adults, infants, and toddlers.
• Knowledge of trauma-responsive and healing strategies that create an environment of safety, empowerment, and self-efficacy.
• Knowledge of signs, symptoms, and referral process related to suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Ability to document appropriately in client records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Ability to provide clear and accurate written reports of parent interviews.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting relationships with families and maintain regular family contact through home visiting during which family-centered, strength-based education, support and resources are provided following an established goal plan.
• Participate as a member of the Healthy Families Page County team in support of families through home visiting and the provision of education, resources, and support.
• Participate in reflective supervision with the supervisor and support the team-based program model through a spirit of collaboration.
• Issue initial assessments and ongoing assessment tools discussed with the family during the home visits using a strength-based, family-centered approach.
• Complete developmental screenings, and referrals and provide follow-through on additional interventions needed.

Benefits

• paid vacation
• sick leave
• parental leave
• community service leave
• 19 paid holidays a year
• affordable health insurance
• retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
• work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes
• Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed