Supervised Parenting Family Specialist

Family Wise University Ave
Mpls, MN 55414, USA

Family Wise has been keeping children safe and helping families lead stable, healthy and productive lives since 1976. Our programs help families build resiliency, identify and harness their strengths, and connect to other resources. We promote individual and community‑led actions that enhance supports for children, parents, and families across Minnesota.

Our mission is to strengthen families by promoting the safety, stability, and wellbeing of children, and our vision is for a world where every child thrives. As a multi‑service, multi‑cultural agency, Family Wise focuses on nurturing children, families, and communities through culturally competent services. Our staff reflect the communities we serve through shared lived experiences and cultural background, and many can provide services in languages other than English.

Our programs focus on natural supports, experiential learning, education, and a therapeutic approach with expertise in trauma‑effective care.

$23.00 per hour

• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• FWS sponsors a retirement plan with 3% employer match and immediate vesting

Because Family Wise is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, Family Wise employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits y’s University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

This is a regular, part‑time position that will work up to 24 hours per week and is fully in‑person. Some evening and weekend availability is required. The candidate must have reliable transportation for in‑home and community visits.

Family Wise is hiring a Supervised Parenting Family Specialist to foster the development of healthy family relationships by facilitating visitations and providing parent education to the families served.

Direct Client Service

• Provide a secure, safe, clean and neutral environment which ensures positive experiences for parents and their children.
• Assess parents’ and families’ social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
• Coach and educate parents based on curriculum resources and expertise.
• Model appropriate social skills for parents and their children and identify parenting skills.
• Assess and document family dynamics, including identifying families' strengths, needs, and natural supports.
• Guide families through conflict resolution, including teaching effective communication strategies and de‑escalation techniques.
• Provide feedback to parents regarding age‑appropriate boundary setting, discipline, empathy, family roles and nurturing skills.

Case Management

• Prepare timely visit notes.
• Attend all appropriate collateral meetings with other professionals and referring agencies.
• Develop and implement service plans with participants.
• Coordinate and communicate with county workers, referring partners, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings of families, professionals, and natural supports.
• Complete intakes and facilitate ongoing family communication regarding problem solving, scheduling, and other family needs as requested.
• Document interactions and observations accurately and promptly, presenting information in a clear and objective manner.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Child Psychology, Family Social Science Special Education or a related human service field (2‑year degree with 2+ years of experience providing parenting services also considered).
• 2‑3 years of experience (preferred) in child development, abuse/neglect services, or parent education, using intervention methods for children with special needs.
• Previous experience working with culturally and racially diverse populations in lower socio‑economic conditions.
• It is highly valued if you are bilingual in Hmong, Somali, Spanish or other languages.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• The ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co‑workers and the public.
• Excellent written and oral…