The Family Tree
Family Support Specialist - Healthy Families
The Family Tree, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Summary:
This position provides strength-based family support services in cooperation with families of children prenatal-3. This work requires that the FSA, by means of weekly in-home visits, partners with families to identify needs, develop plans of action, and mobilize resources that build family effectiveness. FSA's are required to maintain a caseload of 15-25 families.
Responsibilities • Complete family intake and assessment for each family assigned within 30 days. • Complete family goal plan within 30 days for each family assigned. • Review family goal plans on a regular basis, at a minimum once every 30 days, to measure progress and to adjust goals. • To role model for the family effective parenting and nurturing skills. • To provide direct teaching through the use of curriculum to families that will assist in building healthy parent/child relationships. • Jointly with the family identify and mobilize resources within and external to the family. Provide linkages to these resources as necessary. • Works flexible hours that meet the needs of each family assigned, including weekends and evenings. • Complete the expected number of home visits as determined by intensity of service for each family assigned. • Maintain an accurate and current case file on each family assigned. • Complete all assessment, program evaluation tools and documentation within timelines as required by the funder and the agency. • Meet weekly with the Clinical Supervisor to discuss cases, problem solve and plan for home visits. • Completes statistical reports as required. • Attends required staff meetings, training or conferences. • Participates in agency work teams as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing and Education) preferred; Associate degree in Human Services or related field.
Bilingual preferred .
EXPERIENCE : 3-5 years experience working in Human or Social Services; One year working with or providing services to children and families; Case management or service coordination experience preferred; Experience and willingness to work with a culturally diverse population
SKILLS :
¨ Oral and written communication skills
¨ Ability to develop trusting relationships
¨ Ability to maintain professional boundaries
¨ Acceptance of individual differences
¨ Knowledge of infant and child development
¨ Openness to reflective practice
WORK ENVIROMENT :
¨ Must work flexible hours
¨ Must be prepared to travel to various program sites and various communities.
OTHER:
This position requires a personal vehicle, a valid driver's license, and a current car insurance policy.
This position provides strength-based family support services in cooperation with families of children prenatal-3. This work requires that the FSA, by means of weekly in-home visits, partners with families to identify needs, develop plans of action, and mobilize resources that build family effectiveness. FSA's are required to maintain a caseload of 15-25 families.
Responsibilities • Complete family intake and assessment for each family assigned within 30 days. • Complete family goal plan within 30 days for each family assigned. • Review family goal plans on a regular basis, at a minimum once every 30 days, to measure progress and to adjust goals. • To role model for the family effective parenting and nurturing skills. • To provide direct teaching through the use of curriculum to families that will assist in building healthy parent/child relationships. • Jointly with the family identify and mobilize resources within and external to the family. Provide linkages to these resources as necessary. • Works flexible hours that meet the needs of each family assigned, including weekends and evenings. • Complete the expected number of home visits as determined by intensity of service for each family assigned. • Maintain an accurate and current case file on each family assigned. • Complete all assessment, program evaluation tools and documentation within timelines as required by the funder and the agency. • Meet weekly with the Clinical Supervisor to discuss cases, problem solve and plan for home visits. • Completes statistical reports as required. • Attends required staff meetings, training or conferences. • Participates in agency work teams as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing and Education) preferred; Associate degree in Human Services or related field.
Bilingual preferred .
EXPERIENCE : 3-5 years experience working in Human or Social Services; One year working with or providing services to children and families; Case management or service coordination experience preferred; Experience and willingness to work with a culturally diverse population
SKILLS :
¨ Oral and written communication skills
¨ Ability to develop trusting relationships
¨ Ability to maintain professional boundaries
¨ Acceptance of individual differences
¨ Knowledge of infant and child development
¨ Openness to reflective practice
WORK ENVIROMENT :
¨ Must work flexible hours
¨ Must be prepared to travel to various program sites and various communities.
OTHER:
This position requires a personal vehicle, a valid driver's license, and a current car insurance policy.