Family Resource Specialist

Family Resource Specialist Part-Time

Justice Works Youth Care is hiring a Part-Time Family Resource Specialist to support families as they navigate social service and legal systems. In this role, you will serve as a primary point of contact for families, assess needs, connect them with critical community resources, and achieve stability.

Justice Works is committed to putting youth and families first. Guided by our "Kids First!" approach, we provide strengths-based, innovative services that create stability and empower families to move forward. Justice Works is proud to be 100% employee owned.

The qualified Family Resource Specialist will have:

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma with experience working with families, youth or the juvenile justice system
• Experience working with children, youth, and/or families in a variety of settings or environments.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance and access to a vehicle.
• Pass current, applicable clearances.
• Pass pre-employment, post-offer drug screening.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.

The qualified Family Resource Specialist will:

• Assess and engage families in service planning based on demonstrated needs.
• Plan and implement appropriate interventions using evidence based and best practice approaches.
• Assist families in accessing and navigating community resources.
• Attend court hearings and provide testimony as required.
• Transport clients utilizing personal vehicle, as necessary.

Justice Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer.