Family Support Specialist

Volunteers Of America Western Washington • Everett, WA

6d • $27 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Family Support Specialist provides coordinated support services to strengthen family well-being, promote engagement, and connect families with resources to help them achieve their goals. The role builds and maintains positive professional relationships with families, assesses their strengths and needs, and facilitates access to community services and support networks. The position is located at Trailside ECEAP in Everett, Washington, and is full-time on the day shift.

Requirements

• An associate degree or higher, with the equivalent of 30 college credits in adult education, human development, human services, family support, social work, early childhood education, child development, psychology, or another field directly related to the job.
• Obtain current infant, child, and adult first aid/CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Complete HIV/AIDS and Blood-Borne Pathogens training within 30 days of employment.
• Complete a Washington State Patrol background check within 30 days of employment.
• Obtain a Hepatitis B vaccination within 30 days of employment.
• Complete a TB test within 30 days of employment.
• Obtain a Food Handler’s card within 30 days of employment.
• Reach above the head, bend to the floor, and perform repetitive movements.
• Transfer up to 50 pounds with help.
• Ability to open containers and operate buttons and zippers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and educational background in early childhood education.
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and Internet Explorer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and integrate family support services.
• Research and connect families with community services as needed or desired.
• Plan and coordinate activities that support parent engagement, involvement, and leadership.
• Identify family strengths and goals, and provide support and resources to maximize family success.
• Attend required assigned events and activities.
• Build and sustain healthy, trusting, and professional relationships with families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vacation of up to 200 hours.
• Sick time of up to 108.64 hours.
• Competitive compensation.
• Nine paid holidays per year plus two paid floating holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Free Employee Assistance Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree