Family Advocate
Lifesteps, a local non-profit agency, is seeking a full-time Family Support Specialist for the Beaver, PA office to coordinate enrollment for the CHOIC (Choosing Healthy Outcomes for Infants and Children) program and provide services to mothers referred by Children and Youth Services (CYS) in Beaver County.
About the role
The full-time role will provide free in-home education services and support for families. Responsibilities include reviewing and updating a Plan of Safe Care in collaboration with the mother, assessing infant safety, monitoring infant developmental stages, and offering guidance, training, and referrals to parents to achieve positive support outcomes for high-risk families. Travel throughout Beaver County is required, using an agency vehicle.
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, Child Development, Therapy, or a related field
- Two (2) years’ experience working in a Human Services profession or as a caseworker
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to articulate information to a diverse audience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Current driver’s license and the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed care, drug or alcohol counseling, or infant care
- Experience with family units in a home-based setting or case management
Benefits
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premium for the employee
- Paid vacation, sick time, and personal time
- 12 paid holidays
- Additional benefits available