What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at The Youth Service Bureau of Jay County, Inc.?
Full-time position available working with families/individuals in Jay, Blackford, and Randolph County. Applicant must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license and be insurable. Prefer a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other related human service field, but will accept resumes with a High School Diploma /GED and 2 years documented experience working with children or families. Prefer bi-lingual applicants fluent in Spanish.
Applicants must be willing to participate as a member of a team, have strong communication skills, possess skills in crisis intervention, and follow specific rules/guidelines. Applicants should expect to be in the field meeting with families the majority of the time worked. Applicants must be able to role model appropriate behavior and socially accepted interaction 100% of the time. Applicants must be an effective support person, and develop appropriate and effective rapport with families/individuals receiving services. EOE.
Duties include but are not limited to:
· Responsible to meet weekly with Program Supervisor for supervision and paperwork oversight
· Responsible for making initial contact, engaging, and completing assessments with families
· Responsible to meet weekly and/or more often with program families
· Responsible to attend and participate in weekly staff meeting
· Advocate for families
· Work with assessment worker at hospitals, WIC sites, Pregnancy Care Center to obtain appropriate information on referrals
· Work with families on obtaining appropriate immunizations connecting with medical home
· Stay committed and focused on program goals including: enhancing family functioning, enhancing family support systems, assure appropriate growth and development
· Assist families in developing goals through the Family Goal Plan (FGP) and review progress. Complete ASQ3, ASQSE, EPDS, NCFAS, HFPI and HOME Inventory as directed by Healthy Families Indiana
· Responsible to attend and participate in yearly Healthy Families Indiana training as directed by Healthy Families Indiana
· Complete weekly paper work
· Responsible to carry a cellular telephone
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16