Family Resource Specialist

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300 Management Full Time Awendaw, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary: $48,000.00 Annually

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Program: Family Resource Connection and Preservation Services (FRCPS)
Reports To: Becky Beddia
Employment Status: Full-time (approx. 40 hours/week)
Service Area: Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties.

The Family Resource Specialist (FRS) provides assessment and supportive case management services to children and families referred by the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS). The goal of Family Resource Connection and Preservation Services (FRCPS) is to strengthen families, address identified needs, and help prevent child abuse and neglect.

The FRS works primarily in families' homes and communities, partnering with parents, caregivers, and service providers to connect families with the supports they need. Our work is guided by Windwood Farm's core values of safety, respect, and community.

• Complete timely, strengths-based assessments of the needs, safety, and protective factors of children and families referred by SCDSS.
• Develop individualized service plans with families that identify goals, supports, and measurable next steps.

• Provide supportive case management to a caseload of families, building trusting, respectful relationships.
• Connect families with community resources, such as housing, health care, behavioral health, child care, and parenting supports, and follow up to confirm services are received.
• Monitor progress toward service plan goals and adjust plans as family needs change.

• Conduct home visits, typically weekly for each family, scheduled between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to accommodate children's schedules.
• Observe and promote child safety and well-being during visits, and follow mandated reporting requirements and agency safety protocols.

• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation in the agency's electronic record or case management system.
• Prepare required reports and updates for SCDSS and the agency within established time frames.
• Participate in case staffing and consultation at the Mt. Pleasant office, typically at least once per week.
• Collaborate with SCDSS caseworkers, service providers, schools, and community partners to coordinate services and support family preservation.

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Prior experience conducting home visits with families.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (including Drive), Microsoft Word, and electronic record or case management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain timely, accurate documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and manage multiple cases and responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, to accommodate family needs.
• Ability to pass a background check, including a criminal history check and child abuse and neglect registry screening, as required.

• Safety: Prioritizes the physical and emotional safety of children, families, and colleagues in every setting.
• Respect: Treats every family and team member with dignity, honoring cultural differences and family strengths.
• Community: Works as a partner with families, SCDSS, and community providers toward shared outcomes.
• Job Knowledge: Applies sound knowledge of case management, family engagement, and child welfare practice.
• Communication: Communicates clearly, professionally, and promptly, both verbally and in writing.
• Initiative and Reliability: Works independently, manages time and caseload well, and follows through on commitments.

• Agency orientation and program-specific training, including mandated reporter training.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training, completed during…