Family Support Specialist

About the role

Join our mission to help individuals with mental health disorders lead healthy and productive lives. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services has an immediate opening for a full-time Family Support Specialist at our Cincinnati office in Price Hill. This is a 10‑month school‑based position at St. Bernard Elementary, where you will support families in helping their children grow, learn, and develop to their fullest potential as part of a multidisciplinary treatment organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and education regarding fetal, infant and toddler development, and parenting skills using a research‑based model and curriculum.
• Develop and implement individualized, developmentally appropriate plans for each child and family that meet program standards and the family’s needs.
• Assess the family’s overall strengths and needs and make appropriate community referrals as necessary.
• Complete assessments and screenings to aid in working with families and identifying strengths/needs.
• Complete official case notes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child & Family Studies, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field (preferred).
• Experience working with or providing services to children and families; community/in‑home experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and insurable driving record.
• Ability to work independently and create your own schedule, utilizing flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home at times.
• High attention to detail and good follow‑up skills.
• Willingness to engage in building reflective capacity (introspection, self‑awareness in relation to others, recognizing the value of supervision).
• Experience and/or training in trauma‑informed care principles and trauma treatment is valued.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for educating and supporting families.
• Ability to conduct assessments, develop individualized plans, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of fetal, infant, and toddler development and parenting education models.
• Capacity for reflective practice and trauma‑informed approaches.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with agency match
• Tuition Assistance ($1,250–$2,500 per semester)
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Free CEUs and professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling for better work‑life balance

Schedule

Full‑time, 10‑month school‑based position with flexible scheduling; possibility of working from home at times.