What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Worker position at FurstStaffing?
Job Description
Job Description
Family Support Worker
FurstStaffing has a rewarding opportunity for a Family Support Worker to help families in our region! The Family Support Worker is a Furst-to-Hire position at a well-established community service organization.
Hours : Monday-Friday, 8am to 4 : 30pm
Pay : $17.53 / hour, increased to $18.03 once hired in
Benefits : FurstStaffing Benefits
Family Support Worker Responsibilities :
- Provide specialized services to improve the perinatal health of mothers and babies, including emotional attachment, labor and delivery support and infant nurturing
- Provide culturally appropriate services
- Educate families on developmental stages and administer developmental screenings
- Encourage positive interactions between mother and child and extended family members
- Support and encourage breastfeeding; educate participants on contraceptive options
- Assure medical compliance with routine health care and timely immunizations
- Assist participants in developing a support system and setting personal and educational goals
- Accurately document visits and outcomes on a timely basis
- Community outreach
- Regular attendance at staff meetings and required trainings
Family Support Worker Requirements :
The fulfilling opportunity as a Family Support Worker will allow you to help others, as you learn and grow within a gratifying vocation. Please apply here or contact Courtney or Janis at 815-229-7810.
Salary : $18 - $18
