Family Support Specialist

Join our Team! USpireND has an exciting opportunity within the Healthy Families Program as a Family Support Specialist. This position offers room for considerable growth within the organization. As a Family Support Specialist your role is responsible for building trusting relationships with families based on the Healthy Families America model. The FSS will visit families virtually, in their homes or other established location to provide support in establishing positive home environments, promoting strong attachments through parent child relationships, and encouraging the well-being of children and families. Utilizing a strengths-based approach the FSS will practice reflective strategies to strengthen parent-child relationships, improve parenting skills, teach effective problem solving and reduce family stress.

• About us Healthy Families ND started in 2000. We are currently Statewide serving all counties of North Dakota. We understand that every family's parenting journey is unique. We develop a plan based on each family's needs to help them thrive.
• Why would you want to work with us?
• Health Insurance : We pay 70% even for family plansDental Insurance : Individual plans are 100% covered by usVision InsuranceRetirement PlanGroup Term Life and ADandDPaid Time Off and HolidaysParental LeaveHealthy balance of work / personal life supportedThe Salary for this position is $19-$21 an hour DOE (depending on experience) Minimum Requirements : Associate degree and three (3) years of related experience; or bachelor's degree in a related field : human services, psychology, sociology, social work, etc. in lieu of experience and two (2) years of related experienceValid driver's license, acceptable driving record, ability to maintain reliable transportation, and proof of insurance for the vehicleSuccessfully pass a criminal background check and drug screeningUNDERFILL OPTION : If unable to find qualified applicants, we will consider under-filling with a salary of $18.00 per hour. Minimum qualifications require a high school diploma or GED, and 2 years of related experience, i.e., Child Development, Social Service, or related field.Essential Skills and Experience : Knowledge of community resourcesKnowledge of infant and child development along with parent-child attachment principlesOpen to reflective practicesWork with culturally diverse families with humility, accepting individual differencesExcellent communication skills, verbal and writtenProficient in the use of computers; knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsNetworking skills to build relationships with staff and community partnersAlways maintain a professional manner with clients and in the communityCommitment to agency values and missionAbility to motivate and coachAbility to work independently and as part of a teamEffective time management skills and ability to prioritize dutiesEffective and timely entry on data and case notes
• Physical Demands and Work Environment :
• Up to 20% travel and travel typically within a 75-mile radius.Working most typically in an office or home setting with clients. Regularly required to sit; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, navigate stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch; must be able to lift objects up to 25 pounds.Work potentially involves some risk to personal safety of injury, illness or health arising from the environment or the public / clients.Equal Employment Opportunity
• This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this position. USpireND reserves the right to add, modify, chan

Salary : $19 - $21