Family Support Specialist - Community Services; Part Time

General Summary

Part time Family Support Specialist positions available at Community Action Service Centers in St. Johns, Charlotte, Lansing/East Lansing, Mason, and Owosso, MI. Reporting to the Service Center Manager, provides family support services to individuals accessing services through the Service Center to promote individual and family independence.

• Provides family support services including needs assessment, direct and referral services, advocacy, and follow up.
• May serve as receptionist for the assigned Service Center.
• Assists clients with complexities related to emergency assistance, MI Bridges applications, and information/referral.
• Provides clients with community resource information and how to access services for which they may be eligible.
• Links clients with service providers and other resources designed to meet individual needs and improve quality of life.
• Assists in the selection of educational enrichment activities to comply with program requirements and promote independence and self‑sufficiency.
• Enters client data in the empow
  
  OR database, maintains up‑to‑date client records including assessment, direct and referral services, follow up, and other client contact.
• Ensures confidentiality of all client files, records, and services provided.
• Serves as a role model to guide others along the self‑sufficiency continuum; may provide financial counseling and/or basic budget workshops.
• Works cooperatively with all staff and clients.

Education
Vocational trade or business school training with coursework in human or social services.

Experience
Minimum of three years in delivery of direct and information/referral services to the low‑income community.
Sensitivity to the needs of others with the ability to encourage and guide others working towards independence.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with a diverse population effectively.

Computer Skills
Intermediate to Advanced computer skills required.

Part‑time:
Up to 28 hours per week; 52 weeks per year. Schedule to be determined by Service Center Manager.

Entry Level: $19.21 per hour.

Pre‑employment drug screening required (including marijuana). Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Comprehensive background check required. Drug screen includes marijuana.

Capital Area Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are a drug‑free workplace, with pre‑employment drug screening required (including marijuana). Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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