FS&C Family Support Specialist (Bilingual: English/Spanish)

UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY HEAD START INC•Hermiston, OR

82d•$24 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time position, 20 hours a week for 12 months, focused on providing family support and connections. The role involves assisting families in accessing resources, developing goals, and improving parenting skills. The specialist will work with various community partners and clients, primarily in Umatilla and Morrow Counties, offering both in-home and community-based support. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is required. The position also includes general staff responsibilities such as participating in meetings, maintaining records, and adhering to agency policies and mission.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience, and certification verifying proof of working with caregivers and families in group and one-on-one settings.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.
Two year experience working with children and families.
Current First Aid/CPR.
Knowledge of early childhood.
Skills in working with children.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Knowledge and skills in working with adult learners.
Current enrollment in the Child Care Division’s Central Background Registry.
Current physical examination, drug screen, and TB screen documentation prior to hire.
Desire to work with low-income children and their families.
Communicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in face-to-face, one-to-one, and in group settings.
Fluent in English both verbally and written.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in Social Services, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Sociology or related field preferred.
Infant mental health endorsement level I or II preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide needed assistance to OPEC Coordinator on tasks as assigned.
Regularly refer clients to Parent Education opportunities.
Support Parent Circle support group.
Ensure families enrolled in home visiting programs are aware of parent education offerings in their communities.
Receive referrals from DHS, Child Welfare, and other community partners and follow-up with face-to-face contact with clients.
Attend assigned trainings.
Complete Family partnership assessment with each family, assist in developing family goals, provide community resources, and complete follow-up home visits with families to ascertain progress towards meeting goals.
Act upon all referrals of potential clients living in Umatilla and Morrow Counties as assigned.
Quickly identify formal and informal support systems and assist family in contacting potential resources that can meet each family’s identified needs, and then guide and encourage families to take the necessary steps to access help (i.e. refer to mental health counseling, parenting classes, housing).
Provide a combination of in-home and community-based supports as well as a combination of individual and group supports.
Provide most services in the community, meeting families where they live; in domestic violence cases assure the meeting place does not endanger any family members; make multiple contact with the family and support system members.
Support caregivers in attaining necessary parenting skills through the approved curriculum.
Provide intensive services per contract requirements.
Make regular contact with clients through home visits; when unable to meet in person, voice-to-voice contact with family member must be therapeutic in nature – therapeutic is defined as conversation about the client’s case.
Maintain a system that ensures the Family Satisfaction Surveys (DHS 234) are completed by each family. These will be collected and submitted to team lead.
Attend monthly DHS/Child Welfare meetings to discuss client’s progress.
Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned.
Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of Agency.
Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community.
Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time.
Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family information.
Maintain objectives and professional standards.
Improve self-skills and education.
Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services.
Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties.
Perform any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor.