Family Services Specialist

FSS Duties

• Support families to prevent the permanent placement of children out of their home.
• Provide transportation for parent and/or children to and from locations for supervised visitation.
• Travel can be extensive.
• Work directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills, parenting skills, anger management, utilizing effective resources.
• Supervised visitation / Unsupervised visitation. Observe all interaction between parents and children during visits, parent and redirect if needed.
• Prepare written reports and maintain accurate records.
• Submit written client progress reports on a monthly basis:
• Scheduled dates and units of service
• Specific goals/issues to be addressed for each date of service
• Documentation as to whether each appointment was successful or missed
• Reports of progress for each identified goal
• Recommendations for future service
• Report all child abuse and neglect.
• Attend all mandated trainings.

FSS Requirements & Competencies

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• An associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience in social work, child care, or working with families is preferred.
• Must have a dependable automobile, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.
• Must pass required background checks.

Benefits

• Pay is $17/HRDAILY PAY available for select positions!
• Flexible schedule - full time and part time available.
• Direct deposit.
• Reimbursement for mileage ($.725/mile FSS).
• Accrued paid time off (up to 40 hours per year, based on hours worked).
• Eligible employees and their dependents will be offered medical, hospitalization, vision, and dental benefits through the employer sponsored minimum essential plan.
• Employees are also eligible to enroll in employer sponsored retirement plan after 6 months of service (21 years of age).
• Holiday Schedule:
• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

Pay

$17/HRDAILY PAY available for select positions!

Schedule

Flexible schedule - full time and part time available.