What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist II position at Urban Strategies, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
TITLE : Family Support Specialist II
REPORT TO : Senior Project Manager
BACKGROUND :
USI is a national nonprofit with extensive experience in the design and implementation of place-based human capital development strategies in
communities that are undergoing comprehensive physical revitalization.
Founded in 1978, USI is a leader in community development, supporting over 30,000 economically stressed families, approximately 100,000 individuals, in 53 communities in 28 major metropolitan areas. USI represents a movement towards a future where all children and families will be stable and thriving, supported by our unwavering dedication to being results-based, data-driven, and equity-centered.
JOB SUMMARY :
The Family Support Specialist II is responsible for providing comprehensive case management, referrals, and seamless coordination with community and supportive service activities that promote economic self-sufficiency for families, enhance the quality of life for seniors and people with disabilities, and increase opportunities for residents. This role involves collaborating with a team of professionals in various fields to determine suitable approaches and support families in different neighborhoods under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
JOB RESPONSIBLTIES :
- Conduct intake, assessments, enroll residents in family support program, and visit various locations for resident information gathering.
- Collaborate with families on Development Plans, assist in accessing social services, advocate for service delivery for up to 100 individuals.
- Ensure privacy, track resident data in USI's "LEARN" system, attend community and program-related meetings.
- Available for occasional nights / weekends, travel up to 25%, perform administrative tasks.
- Providing resources and knowledge for clients to access capital, including loans for financial goals like housing and consumer products, to build credit, reduce debt, and support wealth growth through entrepreneurship.
- Offering consultation services in financial management and goal-setting.
- Hosting in-person and virtual seminars for clients seeking financial literacy management resources and capital access.
- Supporting and promoting the development of the USI CDFI client base.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Urban Strategies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
