Family Support Specialist

Job Goal

To provide comprehensive services to families that are family-centered and strength based and will focus on: establishing a trusting relationship; assisting in strengthening parent/child attachment and relationships; assisting parents in improving their parenting skills and providing a safe & nurturing home environment; improving the family support system; increasing the family's ability to problem solve; and assisting the parent in optimizing their child's development through play and parent/child interactions.

Initiate and maintain regular, long-term home visits to support families, using a strength-based approach to promote positive parent-child relationships, support healthy child growth and development, and enhance family functioning by identifying strengths and utilizing problem-solving skills

Assist parents in completing the ASQ and ASQ-SE and other tools in order to determine developmental progress and needs of their child

Assess family strengths and needs through the Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth scale, Family Concerns and Referrals, ongoing home visits, and other tools

Develop goals with the parent(s) and make a plan for accomplishment of those goals (Family Goal Plan). This plan will be based on family, parent, and child assessed needs and will facilitate the parent in working on their goals

Provide information on child development and parent/child attachment. Encourage, and provide opportunities for, positive parent/child interactions

Assess and provide guidance related to child safety

Track child immunizations and help families establish an ongoing relationship with health and dental care providers

Provide resources, referrals and information to families as appropriate

Maintain appropriate and up-to-date client records, including completion of the statewide research data, and month end reports in a timely manner

Participate in Medicaid Admin tracking on selected days and input into the state system in a timely manner

Screen families using the New Baby Questionnaire and be knowledgeable of Healthy Families Oregon eligibility requirements

Participate in weekly Reflective Supervision

Develop and maintain positive, working relationships with community resources/partners

Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned

Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of Agency

Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community

Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time

Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family information

Maintain objectives and professional standards

Improve self‐skills and education

Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy

Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services

Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner

Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties

And or any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree (Bachelor's degree preferred) in Social Services, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Sociology or related field preferred

Infant mental health endorsement level I or II preferred

Minimum of 1 year home visiting experience, and show high degree of comfort and skill in working in diverse environments, homes, and communities

Experience in working with or providing services to children and families that are family- centered and strength-based

Demonstrating a strong background and passion in prevention services to expectant parents and babies through the age of three

Demonstrate skill and proficiency in outreach and retention; ability to build quick rapport with parents

Experience and willingness to providing services to culturally diverse communities/families.

Demonstrates a commitment to working well with parents, babies, and staff of culturally diverse backgrounds

Knowledge of maternal/infant health, infant and child…