Family Support Specialist

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: $42,000-$44,000 per year

Work Location:

In-person, some remote work possible

Healthy Families Prince George’s, an evidence-based home visiting program developed to support families as they prepare for and welcome new babies into their homes, is seeking a Family Support Specialist. Must have knowledge of infant/child development, mental health and experience working with families. Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills are required, as well as a willingness to work with culturally diverse families and colleagues.

A four-year degree is preferred but not required. Extensive training and supervision is provided.

This full-time job comes with an excellent benefits package including health insurance and retirement plan. There are opportunities for advancement.

Provide in home intervention to prenatal and pregnant mothers. Intervention includes teaching parenting skills, health education, appropriate mother-baby interaction, basic child development, infant care, and advocacy. Assess the need for referrals and perform case management duties as necessary. Goal of the program and intervention is to increase mother’s knowledge of infant care, to reduce risks for child abuse and neglect, ensure positive parent-child relationships, reduce poor birth outcomes, and prevent health and developmental problems of newborns.

• High school graduate (minimum education).
• Work experience in childcare, child development, home visiting, and/or relevant work with families and children.
• Access to reliable transportation, ability to work flexible hours.
• Motivated to work as a member of a culturally diverse team; bilingual skills may be necessary.
• An ability to establish trusting relationships and acceptance of individual differences
• Knowledge of infant and child development (physical, social and emotional development)

• A Bachelor’s Degree with current RN license, or a BA in another field with current RN licensure, or an A.S. degree with State Level RN, and at least one year of nursing experience.
• Fluent in written and verbal English and Spanish, highly desired
• Must be a current licensed registered nurse with knowledge of neonatal and/or maternal post-partum assessment.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills are required, as well as a passion to work with culturally diverse families and colleagues.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to use personal vehicle to conduct home visits. Mileage is reimbursed at the current rate as determined by the IRS.

• Work with a minimum caseload of 15 families at a time.
• Develop a Family Goal Plan (FGP) with parents, presenting concerns specifically defined by the families.
• Conduct regular review and reassessment of service plan per program standards.
• Conduct home visits with each family focusing on positive parenting techniques according to level of intensity.
• Conduct an overall needs assessment.
• Refer all families at risk to appropriate intervention services and provide support for follow through to the client.
• Educate parents on nutrition and WIC services; facilitates access to WIC.
• Monitor and facilitate client participation in pre-natal care, including keeping medical appointments, and accessing birthing classes
• Educate families regarding smoking cessation, drug and alcohol use during pregnancy and, if needed, assist them in accessing treatment.
• Educate parents regarding the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV during pregnancy, as well as the risk of prenatal transmission to their infants.
• Monitor and facilitate client participation in postpartum visits.
• Ensure…