What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston?
The Family Support Specialist is responsible for visiting the Department of Children and Families (DCF) referred client families in their place of residence within the state of Massachusetts to provide assistance in meeting their basic needs and, help parents build self-reliance and family stability and support parent-child nurturing interactions. Provide education in parenting skills, home management skills, psycho education in Mental Health and Domestic Violence to caregivers, and assist families in identifying and accessing community resources. The Family Support Specialist may also supervise visitation between parents and children removed from home by DCF and provide transportation to children and parents to visits while ensuring children’s safety and adequate supervision. Promote and support parental resilience.
Qualifications include
- 1-3 years in Human Services, social work, counseling, or a related field preferred.
- Good time management, interpersonal and problem solving skills are a must.
- Prior experience working with family dynamics, working with families in conflict, and families of diverse culture and ethnicity in a home based environment and experience working with the social service delivery system, preferably.
- Knowledge of personal and client safety obtained through related work and training is necessary. Good communication and organizational skills are necessary.
- Bilingual ability is helpful. Good writing and typing skills are needed with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook. A valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle along with proof of adequate auto insurance coverage.
Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Visit us at: www.ccab.org.
