Family Specialist

Overview

Family Specialist (Full time) ($19.00 - $20.00 hourly + BONUS Potential)

Beech Acres Parenting Center serves over 30,000 people annually with programs including foster care, kinship care, adoption, behavioral health support in schools, and parent coaching. All programs are based on the Natural Strength Parenting framework. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Why you will love working at Beech Acres

Culture That Matters

Intentional. Strength-Based. Mindful.

We empower parents and strengthen kids, value inclusion, and foster belonging across our organization and in the communities we serve.

Our Perks at Work include a competitive benefits package, bonus points recognition, cell phone reimbursements, flexible work options, paid leave plans, and paid time off, among others. We aim to support your growth and development as an employee and individual.

If you have the heart and passion for helping families and children, apply to be part of positive change in schools, pediatric offices, workplaces, and our community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Family Specialist (L1) fosters a safe, trauma-informed environment for supervised visits between the visiting party and child(ren). The Specialist conducts observational visits, documents visits in real time, remains neutral and professional, and provides crisis de-escalation as needed. The specialist coaches families using strength-based methodologies to support overall well-being and progress toward goals.

• Parenting Time Observation

• Actively adhere to the six core principles of trauma-informed care and promote a trauma-informed culture and healing-centered treatment.
• Observe and record interactions during supervised visits; intervene as necessary.
• Document all contacts, including visits and exchanges.
• Complete accurate and factual documentation of all visits.
• Follow orders as set forth by the referring court.
• Ensure the safety and security of all participants.
• Work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Prioritize problems to meet requirements and demands.
• Maintain communication with leadership regarding any changes, issues, or concerns.
• Collaborate and communicate appropriately with other staff members.
• Attend and participate in team meetings, staff meetings, and supervision as scheduled.
• Participate in training and professional development to maintain licensure and enhance skills.
• Respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, recognizing and valuing the worth of individuals, families, and communities while protecting dignity.
• Educate parents on safety and risk awareness, increasing natural support, fatherhood, and parenting skills.
• Coach parenting skills using proven practices and evidence-based models.
• Provide advocacy and assistance to parents and caregivers in overcoming barriers (financial, housing, food security, transportation, schools, health care, etc.).

Compliance

• Maintain regular contact with stakeholders to communicate program participation and progress toward goals.
• Maintain 50% of work hours in direct contact with parents and caregivers on the caseload.
• Monitor client engagement and address gaps to re-engage.
• Conduct assessments with outcome tools to identify needs and goals.
• Complete documentation promptly and in accordance with agency contracts and COA standards.
• Adhere to ethical standards of professionalism, including confidentiality in line with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Working outside standard office hours (evenings and weekends) is required.

Work Environment

This role is office- and community-based and requires frequent travel throughout the community to support program recruitment, events, and outreach. Hybrid in-office/online work arrangements may be possible. Working outside standard office hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Child & Family Studies, Criminal Justice, or related Human Services area preferred.
• 3+ years of related work experience supporting services for kids and families.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of case management and mental health billing.
• Knowledge of peer-to-peer support and/or mentoring.
• Strong coaching ability with the capability to tailor programs to diverse needs.
• Solid organizational and collaborative skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent facilitation skills to engage and train diverse audiences.
• Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Beech Acres provides equal employment opportunities to all persons, consistent with applicable laws, and prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, religion, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. This…