Family Perseverance Specialist; External -Deadline

Family Perseverance Specialist (External
-Deadline 9/25/26)

Full Time Thermal, Thermal, CA, US 2 Attachments

8 days ago Requisition

THE TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA INDIANS

JOB DESCRIPTION

For Posting Purposes Only

JOB TITLE: Family Perseverance Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Family Perseverance

REPORTS TO: Family Perseverance Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Salary:$24.84 per hour non-negotiable

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Family Perseverance Manager (“Manager”), will primarily focus on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, “TANF” adult clients by creating a trusting environment that promotes a tradition of two-parent families by providing drug and alcohol free alternative recreational activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Including but not limited to the following duties and responsibilities.

• Conduct, coordinate, and execute a variety of adult and family educational events to encourage healthy living choices and life-long skills
• Interview and meet with clients to discuss personal concerns, opportunities, and options to assist with TANF goals and objectives
• Provide pre-martial counseling to prospective couples, process and evaluate marriage incentive applications
• Develop, prepare, and present adult programs that include healthy familial habits, family bonding, parenting classes, and other related topics
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities
• Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

OTHER DUTIES:

• Attend mandatory trainings
• Attend meetings as required by position
• Travel as required to perform duties
• Perform related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Native adult challenges, trends, and current issues
• Project management and presentation skills
• Record-keeping techniques
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

ABILITY TO:

• Develop and facilitate classes, events, activities, and workshops
• Apply cultural sensitivity to Native American programs
• Understand the needs of Native Families as a unit and separately based on TANF standards
• Maintain confidentiality
• Apply effective time management and meet critical timelines
• Follow directions and instructions effectively
• Interpret, apply, and adhere to related laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Apply interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Gather facts, analyze information, and draw sound conclusions
• Solve conflicts strategically
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and reports
• Coordinate staff and other departments based on projects, as needed
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and software

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered. Two (2) years of related work experience will be equal to 30 college credits and vice versa.

• Associates in Arts Degree required in Sociology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Human Services or related field and one (1) year of related work experience in social services programs, developing and building relationships with families and at least one (1) year of experience planning events or community activities for a variety of groups OR
• College credits of at least 30 credits in Sociology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Human Services and two (2) years of related work experience and one (1) year of related experience in social services programs, developing and building relationships with families and at least one (1) year of…