Family Support Specialist

Full

Job Description A TEAM Family Support Specialist builds meaningful relationships with families, including connecting them to resources, supporting them through challenges and assisting them to see and reach their full potential. FSS work with a fully integrated support team including educators, behavioral health staff, disability specialists, and health coordinators, all working together to best support vulnerable children and families.

What You’ll DoBuild 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

Why TEAMSupportive, 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 days8 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Associate’s degree in Social Work or related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:

1+ year in social servicesSPECIAL

SKILLS:

Strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, computer skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, the ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses, 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.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Ability to function within guidelines of Agency’s core values and identification with Agency mission.
#J-18808-Ljbffr