What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Development Specialist - Parents as Teachers Program position at Family Services of Montgomery County PA?
If you are energetic, engaging, and eager to work in the field with families of all cultures and backgrounds; Family Services is looking for you to join our team. We currently have a need to service the entire county, including the eastern areas of Montgomery County.
We have a position available that requires a highly self-motivated individual who can also function effectively in a team environment. You will have an opportunity to use the assessment, communication, and engagement skills you have acquired to provide in-home services to families of children ages 0-6. You will recruit and assist parents in becoming a positive, nurturing presence in the lives of their children. We are looking for a person who can facilitate, communicate, and collaborate with parents in their homes and community settings in Montgomery County. If you have managed to find a balance between being empathetic with clients of all backgrounds and pairing that empathy with effective decisions that achieve positive outcomes, you will fit well on our team.
Family Development Specialist/Pottstown, PA
The Family Development Specialist is a full-time position responsible for implementing the national Parents As Teachers (PAT) program. PAT is an early childhood family support home-visiting model that works with families using a comprehensive evidence-based curriculum. Family Development Specialists work with parents throughout all of Montgomery County to strengthen protective factors and ensure that young children are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. A minimum of an Associate’s degree in Social Work or related field is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field is preferred. This position is primarily daytime hours with some evenings required at times. There are also occasional weekend events to participate in. This position offers flexible scheduling that requires the candidate to be willing to service families in the eastern half of Montgomery County with the office location in Pottstown, PA.
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance as these are necessary to meet the job requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to eastern Montgomery County for client home visits (i.e. Norristown, Horsham, Jenkintown, Cheltenham, Ambler, etc.)?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pottstown, PA (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $42,000