Family Support Specialist - HFA - LBH

Summary:

This position provides strength-based family support services in cooperation with families of children prenatal-3. This work requires that the FSA, by means of weekly in-home visits, partners with families to identify needs, develop plans of action, and mobilize resources that build family effectiveness. FSA's are required to maintain a caseload of 15-25 families.

Responsibilities

* Complete family intake and assessment for each family assigned within 30 days.

* Complete family goal plan within 30 days for each family assigned.

* Review family goal plans on a regular basis, at a minimum once every 30 days, to measure progress and to adjust goals.

* To role model for the family effective parenting and nurturing skills.

* To provide direct teaching through the use of curriculum to families that will assist in building healthy parent/child relationships.

* Jointly with the family identify and mobilize resources within and external to the family. Provide linkages to these resources as necessary.

* Works flexible hours that meet the needs of each family assigned, including weekends and evenings.

* Complete the expected number of home visits as determined by intensity of service for each family assigned.

* Maintain an accurate and current case file on each family assigned.

* Complete all assessment, program evaluation tools and documentation within timelines as required by the funder and the agency.

* Meet weekly with the Clinical Supervisor to discuss cases, problem solve and plan for home visits.

* Completes statistical reports as required.

* Attends required staff meetings, training or conferences.

* Participates in agency work teams as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing and Education) preferred;
Associate degree in Human Services or related field. Bilingual preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years experience working in Human or Social Services;
One year working with or providing services to children and families;
Case management or service coordination experience preferred;
Experience and willingness to work with a culturally diverse population

SKILLS:

¨ Oral and written communication skills

¨ Ability to develop trusting relationships

¨ Ability to maintain professional boundaries

¨ Acceptance of individual differences

¨ Knowledge of infant and child development

¨ Openness to reflective practice

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

¨ Must work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings

¨ Must be prepared to travel to various program sites, and various communities.

¨ A driver's license and insured vehicle is necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities for the position.