Family Support Worker - Fulltime

Job Responsibilities

Family Support worker provides a combination of services that may include education, visitation and support services to caregivers and children. This position provides individual services in an office, community or home based location. Direct service activities may include needs assessments, service planning, teaching, resource and referral, supporting parent/child interactions, crisis management, developing informal and formal support networks with families, and observing and documenting parent/child interactions.

Location:
This position primarily supports and works in the Wood County areas

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Early Education, or related field preferred.
• One year experience working in community programs with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic background. Experience working with or providing services to children and families.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English or Hmong/English may be a plus, depending on program needs.
• Requires a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, personal auto liability insurance coverage and the ability to be insured by the CHHS auto insurance carrier.
• Must use personal vehicle to transport parents or accompanied children, complete in-house car seat transporter training within one month of hire and re-train biannually thereafter to maintain.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial, economic and cultural determinants of healthy growth and development. Working knowledge of current trends and developments in the prevention and family support field.
• Knowledge of the ecological theories and family support principles.
  
  Ability to establish trusting relationships and work with families and children who are dealing with safety issues and other related problems.
• Excellent judgment skills.
  
  Ability to make sound judgments, to use supervision effectively and to take independent action if needed to ensure child safety. Is cool under pressure and can effectively cope with change.
• Excellent verbal and written skills. Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written communication, including the ability to write factual progress notes, effectively present information in individual and group settings with a variety of audiences.
• Work hours are: M-F, 8-5pm, occasional evenings or Saturdays for special events.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.