Family Support Specialist

Make a difference with DSC! Family Support Specialist – Bi-Annual Retention Bonuses!

If you're looking for a career that is both rewarding and deeply meaningful, DSC is currently accepting applications for the position of Family Support Specialist
. Developmental Services Center (DSC) provides comprehensive services across the lifespan—from birth through adulthood—including family development, case management, employment, residential, respite, and community day services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford Counties. As part of our team, you'll join a positive, caring, and mission-driven group of professionals dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live full, self‑directed lives.

We offer an excellent work environment where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

• Provide prevention-focused support and resources for prenatal families and those with children—birth to three—in Champaign County.
• Promote healthy child development and strengthen the parent‑child relationship by coming alongside caregivers to build resilience, enhance protective factors, and increase connections to community resources.

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Early Childhood Education, Human and Family Development, Social Work, or related field.
• At least one year of experience working with families with children under the age of five.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and the impact of environmental and social factors on child development and caregiver‑child interactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build partnerships with families, staff, and community agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse cultures, families experiencing risk factors, and teen parents.
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking preferred.

• Full‑Time: 40 hours a week

• $45,011.20 per year
• Grant‑funded retention bonuses – up to 2 payments for a maximum of $1,200 per fiscal year! (depending on when in the grant year you are hired)
• All benefits start day 1 of employment
• 21 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 6 days of paid reserve sick leave per year
• Medical, dental, life and disability coverage (starts first day of employment)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Voluntary benefits including vision, STD, critical illness, accident, legal insurance and identity theft protection
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee referral program (up to $1000 per referral)
• Family‑oriented work environment, casual dress, and employee appreciation events
• Employee assistance program
• Please follow the link to view our full summary of employee benefits DSC SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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