Family Support Specialist | Youth Power
Vail Valley Foundation · Avon, CO · 1 mo ago
OTHR$28–$30/hrFull-time
Specific ResponsibilitiesQualifications & ExperienceCompensation Specific Responsibilities Develop trusting relationships with families, identify strengths, risks, and barriers, and provide individualized support that recognizes cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic differences.Support families in navigating school systems, educational opportunities and community resources.Provide crisis navigation, resource coordination, and warm handoffs to community partners.Collect, track, document, and report activities, referrals, outcomes, and follow-up data.Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and program partners.Attend Youth Power staff meetings as scheduled.Ad hoc projects as assigned. A Successful Candidate Should Possess High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years working with youth and families/caregivers.Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.Experience supporting families with resource navigation, referrals, and family-centered practicesKnowledge of local community resources, school systems, and social service networks.Experience with data entry, data tracking, reporting, and maintaining confidential records.Strong interpersonal, initiative, communication, and relationship-building skills.Cultural competence and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from various backgrounds.Ensure confidentiality of privileged information.Capacity to work independently as part of a strong team.Experience with or capacity to learn Microsoft Office Suite and other systems as needed. This is an hourly, non-exempt, full-time (35-40 hours per week) year-round position eligible for all VVF employment benefits and overtime. Hourly pay rate range is $28-$30 per hour depending on experience. Benefits Our employees are a critical part of who we are and employee wellness is an important priority for our organization. As a result, we offer an array of employee benefits, including but not limited to: Affordable HDHP employee and family health insurance planDental PlanVision PlanFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings Account with company match401k Retirement Plans with company matchBasic Life InsuranceShort and Long-Term Disability PlansPaid Time OffPaid Sick LeaveVolunteer Time OffSabbatical ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramAdded Perks!Free employee ski pass or wellness stipendTickets to shows at the Vilar and The AmpDiscounts at The Amp and Vilar concessionsTuition reimbursementCell phone stipend This is an in-person position required to be performed on-site at VVF’s office in Avon, Co, at the Youth Power office in Eagle, Co, at Eagle County School District Schools from Vail to Gypsum Co, and at public community meeting locations from Vail to Dotsero, Co. What will this person learn on the job? What kind of professional development can they expect? Culturally Responsive professional development.Build an understanding of local and regional community resources.Trainings on Family, School, and Community Engagement frameworks and protective/risk factors.Training and experience in family-centered prevention practices, crisis navigation, data collection, and program evaluation.