Family Support Specialist

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.

• 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 that are present among the programs 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

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.

• 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 implements 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.