Family Support Specialist

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Full-time Regular Professional, Beaver, PA, US

Requisition

Salary Range: $19.16 to $19.78 per hour

Lifesteps, a local non‑profit agency, is seeking a full-time Family Support Specialist (FSS) based in Beaver, PA. The Family Support Specialist will coordinate enrollment and provide services to mothers referred by Children and Youth Services (CYS) in Beaver County. This position will create and update a Plan of Safe Care in collaboration with the mother; assess the infant’s safety and monitor infant developmental stages;

and offer guidance, education and referrals to parents as appropriate in order to achieve positive support outcomes for each family receiving services.

This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening hours based on program need.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field and two (2) years’ work experience in a Human Services profession
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to articulate information to a diverse audience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Current driver’s license and the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle

• Knowledge of child development, trauma‑informed care, drug or alcohol counseling, or infant care
• Experience with family units in a home‑based setting

Competitive benefit package for full‑time employment includes 100% paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums; paid vacation, sick and personal time; and 12 paid holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace

EOE/ADA