Family Support Specialist Health Families Of America

FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST HEALTH FAMILIES OF AMERICA

• Facility: CENTER FOR HOPE
• Department: GENERAL
• Schedule:
  
  Shift
  - Hours Full-time
  - Day shift - 8:30am-5:00pm

Summary: This position provides strength‑based family support services in cooperation with families of children prenatal to 3 years old. The Family Support Specialist (FSA) conducts weekly in‑home visits, partners with families to identify needs, develops plans of action, and mobilizes resources that build family effectiveness. FSAs maintain a caseload of 15–25 families.

• Complete family intake and assessment for each family assigned within 30 days.
• Develop a family goal plan within 30 days for each family assigned.
• Review and update goal plans at least every 30 days to measure progress and adjust goals.
• Model effective parenting and nurturing skills for families.
• Provide direct teaching through curriculum that builds healthy parent‑child relationships.
• Identify and mobilize resources within and outside the family; provide linkages as needed.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, to meet family needs.
• Complete the expected number of home visits as determined by service intensity.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date case files for each family.
• Complete all assessment, program evaluation tools and documentation within required timelines.
• Meet weekly with the Clinical Supervisor to discuss cases, problem‑solve, and plan visits.
• Submit statistical reports as required.
• Attend required staff meetings, training sessions, or conferences.
• Participate in agency work teams as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing, or Education) preferred;
Associate Degree in Human Services or related field.
Bilingual preferred
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3–5 years of experience in Human or Social Services; at least one year working with or providing services to children and families. Case management or service coordination experience preferred; willingness to work with a culturally diverse population.

• 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

• Must work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Must be prepared to travel to various program sites and communities.
• A driver’s license and insured vehicle are required.

Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week.

Salary: $50,000.

Competitive compensation, comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Life Bridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.