What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at The Institute for Family Health?
SUMMARY :
Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive? Join our home visiting program as a Family Support Specialist and be the cornerstone of positive change in your community!
In this rewarding role, you'll work directly with families in their homes to create nurturing environments that promote the physical and mental well-being of children. Under the guidance of a dedicated Supervisor, you'll provide personalized support, resources, and strategies to empower families and ensure children reach their fullest potential.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :
- Establishes a trusting relationship with at-risk families by initiating and maintaining regular client contact, predominantly in participants’ homes, with some early mornings to accommodate participant family schedules.
- Provides transportation to and from visits and trainings with mileage reimbursement as per staff automobile policy; Must have full access to vehicle during work hours.
- Establishes a case plan with goals, objectives and activities to assist family, with Supervisor and family.
- Assists parents in making and potentially attending an appointment for doctors, social service agencies, etc. Acts as a liaison between families and other community agencies. Assures that all family members have a primary care provider.
- Familiarizes self with available community resources and knows how to access services appropriate to needs of client.
- Utilizes prenatal and child development curricula.
- Meets with Supervisor on weekly basis to review cases and evaluate client status; attends staff meetings and relevant trainings.
- Performs street and community outreach for program promotion and case finding.
- May conduct assessments as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned in a timely manner.
KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES :
QUALIFICATIONS :
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action :
The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment
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