Family Support Specialist (Home-Based Services; Bilingual)
About The Position
Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions. The Family Support Specialist serves as the first point of contact for families who apply for home-based Early Childhood services at Brightpoint. The Family Support Specialist is responsible for participant eligibility, identifying the needs of children and families, coordinating, enrolling and tracking participation in services in order to maximize the child and family’s well-being. As a Family Support Specialist, you will recruit families with children for enrollment in the program, complete and obtain all essential documentation to validate eligibility, coordinate the placement of eligible children and establish trusting, nurturing relationships with program participants.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family and Consumer Science, Family Studies or Counseling required.
- Gateways Level 5 Family Specialist Credential or equivalent Family Development Credential required.
- Proficient Bilingual English/Spanish skills speaking, writing and reading both languages required.
- Valid driver's license, insurance and a reliable vehicle required.
- (Candidates without the required degree/credentials may be considered with an approved educational plan)
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with culturally diverse families preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of normal child growth/development and parent-child relationships preferred.
Responsibilities
- Recruit families with children for enrollment in the program
- Complete and obtain all essential documentation to validate eligibility
- Coordinate the placement of eligible children
- Establish trusting, nurturing relationships with program participants
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure)
- 11 paid holidays
- supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) with match
- Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
