Family Support Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Social Work or related field
• 1+ year in social services
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Must be able to drive including getting into and out of vehicle frequently and sitting for brief periods of time
• Ability to climb stairs, bend and lift and reach
• Ability to function within guidelines of Agency’s core values and identification with Agency mission

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, strengths-based relationships with families
• Develop individualized family partnership agreements and provide consistent, compassionate case management
• Connect families to community resources, healthcare providers, and social services that meet their unique needs
• Support families in crisis with a calm, resourceful, and non-judgmental presence
• Plan and participate actively in family events, parent committee meetings, and community outreach activities
• Maintain accurate documentation and case records in compliance with program requirements
• Work with families to value and understand the benefits of full family engagement and a 2-generational approach within an education setting

Benefits

• Supportive, team-oriented work culture
• Beautiful, state-of-the-art Early Childhood Center focused on safety and innovation
• Competitive pay
• Structured step progression after 90 days
• 15 days of paid vacation and 2 days personal days
• 8 sick days and 14 paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance
• 403(b) with 6% company match
• Paid professional development including Family Development Credential
• Opportunity to gain new knowledge and skills in a comprehensive program setting