Family Support Specialist (Full -Time)

About the Role

We are seeking a Family Support Specialist to join our Healthy Families program. This full-time position is responsible for establishing trusting relationships with overburdened families by delivering culturally competent, strength-based, family-centered, and family-directed services.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain regular contact with assigned families, primarily in their homes.
• Manage an active caseload of families.
• Complete family assessments and develop/implement Individual Family Support Plans based on family needs and preferences.
• Provide assistance to families in areas such as positive parent-child interaction, home environment, safety, nutrition, child growth and development, and child health care.
• Develop and maintain community relationships to support assigned families and promote program goals.
• Provide transportation for program participants related to family needs.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in human services or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: Infant Mental Health Endorsement.

Experience:

• Required: 0-2 years' experience in early childhood education, maternal-child health, family life education, home visitation, social work, counseling, or related human service field.
• Preferred: 2+ years home visitation experience.
• Preferred: Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to assimilate and conceptualize individual client desires and needs into detailed written case plans.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and knowledge of programs and community resources.
• Experience working with or providing services to children and families.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships.
• Flexibility to manage a schedule that may include evenings.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with reliable personal vehicle, required auto insurance, and acceptable driving record.

About Family Services

Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to Protecting, Healing, and Caring for children and families across Northeast Wisconsin. We provide vital support during life's most challenging moments, helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive.

Why Join Us?

Family Services offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day and help advance our mission to Protect, Heal, and Care.