Family Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop community partnerships to help support family access to additional community resources in the following core areas:
• Activities/strategies that promote and enhance the parent-child relationship
• Activities/strategies that engage parents in discussions about their child’s growth and development
• Providing parents with information and opportunities to learn about concrete things they can do to promote their child’s learning.
• Activities/strategies that encourage parents’ involvement in the education of their child and in their child’s school both at Start Early Lake County and in the K-8 system.
• This includes helping parents recognize and expect “quality education”; know how to access quality elementary schools; and learn how to advocate for a quality education for their child;
• Activities and strategies that support parents in achieving family and community outcomes.
• Develop and maintain meaningful, supportive and educational relationships with families to help promote self-sufficiency skills and positive outcomes for their children.
• Collaborate with families to establish comprehensive Family Partnership Agreements.
• Monitor progress toward family goal completion.
• Recruit and enroll families into programs at Start Early Lake County.
• Perform at least three forms of recruitment per month to increase interest in the program and to assist in building a waitlist or filling vacancies within 30 days.
• Design, implement, and monitor family development initiatives; encourage parent involvement through regular family meetings and provide adult education opportunities throughout the program.
• Conduct periodic home visits to assess the family's resources and needs.
• Collaborate with the internal team to monitor, track, and coordinate services for children.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human or Family Services, Counseling or related field
• Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred or within 18 months of hire, obtain a Gateways Family Services Credential or Social Work Credential.
• Obtain 15 hours of continuing education annually.
• Communicate effectively and work well with parents, staff, and various professional community groups.
• Deep commitment in advancing diversity and inclusion into organizational routines and practices.
• Optimally establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and gain their trust and respect.
• Comfort and experience in handling risk and uncertainty to move work forward.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Plans
• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
• Holistic Wellness Program
• Professional Development Program
• 401k Contribution
• Paid Volunteer Days
• 6 months paid parental leave and much more.

Pay

Salary: $51,825-$62,000

Schedule

This position has the potential for a sign-on bonus and travel stipend.