What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Specialist (Family, Parent, Youth) and Parent Aide position at The Social Empowerment Center?
Support Specialist (Family, Parent, Youth) and Parent Aide
Company website: www.socialempowermentcenter.com
Agency Description:
The Social Empowerment Center is a mental health and social service agency providing services to families in Northeast Georgia. SEC provides CORE (Medicaid) and contract services via DFCS and DJJ.
SEC is currently hiring for Family Support Specialists, Parent Support Specialists, Youth Support Specialists, and Parent Aides.
*Community, school, and telehealth positions are available.
SEC is hiring for these positions in the following counties: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Gwinnett, Franklin, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Oglethorpe, Stephens and Walton.
Interested individuals must meet the following qualifications and be approved to work after a background check.
Job Description:
Family Support Specialist will provide social, behavioral, life, and coping skills for children. teens and adults within the home and community.
Parent Support Specialist will mentor parents and teach parenting skills.
Youth Support Specialist will work with children and teens to help with skill-building.
Parent Aide will provide supervision and parenting education and support for children and families involved with DFCS.
Education Requirements:
- Support Specialists - Education/Experience Requirements: BA/BS in a Social Services or Education field (Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice).
- Parent Aide - Education/Experience Requirements: BA/BS degree or a high school diploma plus 3 years experience providing support services to children and families.
Position Requirements for Support Specialists and Parent Aides:
- Applicant must have their own vehicle to use for work purposes.
- Since clients are seen in the home and community, applicant must be willing to travel throughout the county or surrounding counties they reside in.
- Applicant must be willing to work after school hours and some evenings and weekends.
- Strong verbal and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual is a plus.
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on resume’ status by phone or email. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lavonia, GA 30553
Salary : $16 - $25