Family Support Specialist

Family Support Specialist

Martin, TN, United States

The University of Tennessee at Martin is seeking a qualified applicant for the full‑time position of Family Support Specialist in the Department of Child and Family Grant Programs. If you enjoy working in a supportive work environment serving children and families, the position of Family Support Specialist (FSS) could be a great fit for you. An FSS is responsible for delivering services using the Healthy Families America (HFA) model for service delivery.

Services are provided in Benton, Carroll, Dyer, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Obion, Tipton, and Weakley Counties. This regular (100%) position is grant‑funded, and continuation of employment is dependent upon grant funding. The official workstation is located at UT Martin with options to work remotely.

• Maintain an average caseload of 15 families.
• Coordinate home‑based activities using evidence‑based curricula.
• Work with families and supervisor toward developing a plan for each child and family, taking into consideration the program goals, the individual needs of the family members and community resources.
• Encourage and support parent involvement and participation according to program goals.
• Demonstrate advanced observation skills and use observation of family dynamics to identify protective factors, strengths, risk factors, and implement appropriate supports.
• Conduct developmental screenings and other assessments as needed to determine child and family needs.
• Make referrals and connect families to needed resources in the community.
• Attend regular staff meetings, in‑service training, and other meetings and conferences as required.
• Consistently and accurately complete all paperwork as required by the agency in a timely manner.
• Complete HFA Core training, ongoing training as requested, and obtain and maintain Infant Mental Health Endorsement.

• Bachelor's degree in public health, human services, early childhood education or other fields related to working with children and families.
• One to two years of experience working with or providing services to children and families.
• Knowledge of infant, child development, maternal‑infant health.
• Working knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse and neglect and family violence.
• Experience and willingness to work with the culturally diverse populations present among the program’s target population of children and families.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Two years of home visitation experience
• Working knowledge of Healthy Families America home visitation model

Application Process:

Qualified applicants must apply online and attach a cover letter, resume, and references. Final date to receive applications:
Applicant review will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been identified. Minimum hiring rate $42,671.25 annually (Market Range
7) – Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

• Job Identification 5162
• Job Category Social Services
• Posting Date , 11:01 a.m.
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 204 Hannings Lane, Martin, TN, 38238, US

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.

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