Family Development Specialist-Social Butterflies

Description

Position Objective

The Family Development Specialist- Social Butterflies, provides quality case management services to school-age children (1-5 years old) and their families. This role will help children meet developmental milestones in the areas of self-regulation, communication skills, and social & emotional development. This position supports our clients specific to Jackson County.  This is a full-time, 38-hour work week role, working Monday - Thursday 8am - 5:30pm. This position is currently a remote- hybrid position, working two days in office and two days from home. This position is eligible for benefits, which includes 

Responsibilities

• Maintain a maximum caseload of 25 clients.
• Conduct and document intakes on individuals and families. 
• Conduct and document a full assessment of the families, including Ages and Stages questionnaires on all children ages five and younger.
• Facilitate activities as defined in Ages and Stages (ASQ:2). 
• Provide case management services, including enrollment in public benefits, goal setting, and educational services to clients and their families. 
• Assist clients with housing, transportation, medical expenses, clothing, emergency assistance, food, and other identified client needs as funding allows.
• Facilitate community and family groups.
• Facilitate outreach, attend community events, and educate the community on services 
• Adhere to regulations and policies outlined by agency and funding grants when administering services. 
• Fully document services rendered into the agency’s electronic database (ETO) in a timely fashion. 
• Properly document client services and interactions in accordance with funder requirements and agency requirements. 
• Adhere to client confidentiality procedures when handling client health information. 
• Adhere to all Council on Accreditation (COA) standards and Performance Quality Improvement requirements (PQI). 
• Attend and participate in team meetings and program development planning. 
• Assist coworkers, when needed.
• Participate in weekly supervisory sessions with supervisor. 
• In all modes of service, the employee is expected to establish and maintain a working relationship with community resources and to provide information and referral services as needed. 
• Treat clients with dignity and honor in all circumstances.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in a related human service field from an accredited school and program and/or
• Possess a minimum combined total of three years of experience in at least three of the following.  
• Early childhood development
• Family/marital counseling
• Social work
• Case Management

Additional qualifications

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) 
• Superior problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and produce timely and accurate data/reports using strong organizational skills. 

I understand that as an employee of Catholic Charities I am expected to perform job duties in alignment with the items listed below:

• Follows the Catholic Social Teachings in all aspects while performing job duties.
• Works collaboratively to achieve goals and resolves conflict to achieve the greater good.
• Respect for the diversity of talents and gifts of others and belief in cultivating those to promote personal and professional development.
• Demonstrates compassion and commitment for helping others improve their lives.