Family Support Worker-Bilingual Spanish

Our Open • Chelsea, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Harbor Area Family Resource Center, located in Chelsea, MA is seeking a bilingual Spanish Family Support Worker (FSW). The FSW provides information and educational resources to family members in addition to providing referrals to community resources. The FSW develops the FRC calendar and hosts parent and Youth Support groups. They are responsible for recruiting and providing support to volunteers who shall lead specialized support groups as needed and will be responsible for helping coordinate group activities, facilitating and advertising groups. The role is full time and in person. How You'll Be Making a Difference Assist families in accessing support and resources in their community to meet child and family needs. Facilitate and advertise family support groups. Communicate with community partners to ensure families are well connected to resources. Complete outreach and marketing efforts to build awareness of the program. May assist in transporting families to FRC or to other community locations. Document activities provided daily in medical record. May assist in transporting families to FRC or to other community locations. Perform program specific duties and functions. May participate in agency committees. May be required to have a valid driver’s license, clear driving record, and personal vehicle available for use during work hours.

Requirements

• Associates degree in social work, mental health or related discipline.
• May or may not have program specific experience.
• Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications.
• Bilingual Spanish

Responsibilities

• Assist families in accessing support and resources in their community to meet child and family needs.
• Facilitate and advertise family support groups.
• Communicate with community partners to ensure families are well connected to resources.
• Complete outreach and marketing efforts to build awareness of the program.
• May assist in transporting families to FRC or to other community locations.
• Document activities provided daily in medical record.
• May assist in transporting families to FRC or to other community locations.
• Perform program specific duties and functions.
• May participate in agency committees.
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license, clear driving record, and personal vehicle available for use during work hours.

Benefits

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees