Family Support Specialist - Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital - Help Me Grow
About The Position
As a Family Support Specialist (FSS), you will make regular home visits and carry a caseload of families enrolled in the Help Me Grow program. You will give home education according to the Growing Great Kids curriculum. You will file mandated reports of abuse concerns with local Child Services and document observations in progress notes. The FSS will connect families to relevant resources and ensure continuity of care and education. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Microsoft Office Word, great oral and written skills required.
- Must possess a friendly, nonjudgmental people-oriented disposition.
- Must be good with time management, flexible, dependable and have knowledge of infant and child development.
- Time management, self-starter, and independent working skills highly desirable.
- 1 year in home visiting or early childhood related field.
- Valid Ohio driver's license and auto insurance
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
- Microsoft Office Word and Excel highly desirable; great oral and written skills, must possess a friendly, non-judgmental people-oriented disposition.
- Must be flexible, dependable and have knowledge of infant and child development.
- Time management, self-starter, and independent working skills highly desirable.
- 2+ years in home visiting or early childhood related field.
- Social Work license, Teaching License, or any related licensure.
- Infant/toddler CDA, Home Visitor CDA, Early Childhood Home Visitor Credential.
Responsibilities
- Make regular home visits
- Carry a caseload of families enrolled in the Help Me Grow program
- Give home education according to the Growing Great Kids curriculum
- File mandated reports of abuse concerns with local Child Services
- Document observations in progress notes
- Connect families to relevant resources
- Ensure continuity of care and education
Benefits
- We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
