Resource Family Specialist

Families United Network•Scranton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Family Specialist works with resource families to support the needs and goals of the children served by Families United Network. The role introduces families to resource parenting and agency policies and practices, ensures families meet regulatory and agency requirements, and helps prepare and support families to provide for children’s safety and welfare. The specialist also recruits prospective resource families through advertising and community events, and shares information about the agency’s purpose with community members. This is a community-based, in-person position rather than a primarily office-based role. Regular independent travel to required locations is essential, and reliable transportation is required. Schedules may vary according to the needs of children and families. The specialist is expected to manage multiple appointments and locations, work independently in a variety of environments, attend required meetings and trainings, and complete assignments and reports on time. The position requires sitting for extended periods and the ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift and carry up to 10–15 pounds, and operate standard office equipment and technology. Clear communication in person, by phone, and electronically is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

Ability to meet current Pennsylvania legal and regulatory requirements.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Ability to obtain required Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Pennsylvania State Police, and Pennsylvania FBI clearances.
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively as a team member.
Compassion and respect for the diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of the children and families served.
Ability to travel independently to required locations and maintain reliable transportation for work-related travel.
Ability to sit for extended periods and to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift and carry up to 10–15 pounds, and operate standard office equipment and technology.
Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and electronically.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, particularly in social work or a related field.

Responsibilities

Introduce families to resource parenting and the agency’s policies and practices.
Ensure resource families meet regulatory and agency requirements.
Manage monthly advertising to recruit families based on program office needs.
Attend community events to explain the agency’s purpose and recruit prospective resource families.
Take necessary measures to prepare and support resource families in providing for children’s safety and welfare.
Attend required meetings, conferences, trainings, and other agency functions.
Manage work time appropriately, arrive punctually for appointments, and complete assignments and reports on time.