What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Family Support Specialist position at The Family Tree?
SUMMARY: This position provides strength-based family support services in cooperation with families of children 0-3 years old and must speak Spanish. This work requires that the FSS, by means of weekly in-home visits, partners with families to identify needs, develop plans of action, and mobilize resources that build family effectiveness. FSS's are required to maintain a caseload of 15-20 families.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete family intake and assessment for each family assigned within 30 days
- Complete family goal plan within 30 days for each family assigned
- Review family goal plans on a regular basis, at a minimum once every 30 days, to measure progress and to adjust goals
- Role model effective parenting and nurturing skills for the family
- Provide direct teaching through the use of curriculum to families that will assist in building healthy parent/child relationships
- Jointly (with the family) identify and mobilize resources within and external to the family. Provide linkages to these resources as necessary.
- Work flexible hours that meet the needs of each family assigned, including weekends and evenings
- Complete the expected number of home visits as determined by the intensity of service for each family assigned
- Maintain an accurate and current case file on each family assigned
- Complete all assessment, program evaluation tools and documentation within timelines as required by the funder and the agency
- Meet weekly with the Clinical Supervisor to discuss cases, problem solve and plan for home visits
- Complete statistical reports as required
- Attend required staff meetings, training or conferences
- Participate in agency work teams as assigned
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing, and Education) preferred
- Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field
EXPERIENCE:
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3-5 years experience working in Human or Social Services
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One year working with or providing services to children and families
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Case management or service coordination experience preferred
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Experience and willingness to work with a culturally diverse population
SKILLS:
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Oral and written communication skills
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Ability to develop trusting relationships
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Ability to maintain professional boundaries
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Acceptance of individual differences
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Knowledge of infant and child development
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Openness to reflective practice
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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Must work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
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Must be prepared to travel to various program sites and various communities
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A driver's license and insured vehicle is necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities for the position
Salary : $46,000 - $47,000