The Children's Home is looking for a Family Life Specialist to join our Close To Home program in supporting children and families in Sullivan County!!

Job Summary: The Family Life Specialist will provide support and resources for the growth and development of each child through instructing, counseling, and directing them in matter of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, school routines, and work habits. The Family Life Specialist should foster the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of each child. The FLS will also provide safe and responsible transportation for youth and family members (VIPs) and other Children's Home affiliates as required by program expectations while maintaining safe and appropriate behaviors for all passengers. The Family Life Specialist will prepare youngsters for successful living within societal norms toward improving family relationships, reunification with family, or independent living.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide for the safety and well-being of children in care through knowledge and supervision of their whereabouts and the judicious use of discipline and therapeutic crisis intervention.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationship with the children and their families that are responsive to their needs and that are in accordance with the established treatment plan/UCR.
• Promote the growth of parent-child relationships as indicated by that plan, as well as the agency’s philosophy of family centered practice.
• Assure health and safety of children in care by the timely identification and effective communication of all behavioral, emotional or medical needs.
• Confer regularly with the Director, Case Planners, foster parents, and primary workers as needed on each child’s and family’s individual and group progress.
• Attend all required trainings, staff meetings and supervision. Participate in additional meetings as assigned.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.*

Qualifications:

• Minimum Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with 1 year of experience or high school diploma with 3 year' experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and minimum insurability requirements during employment.

Required Knowledge & Essential Skills: Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with clients, families, staff, and community contacts with a diversity of backgrounds and life situations. Experience in the principles and practices of the inter-disciplinary team approach is preferred. Time management, strong written and verbal communication, problem solving, and organizational skills required. Knowledge of issues related to children in care, Family Centered Practice and foster family care. Working knowledge of computers required. Must have a valid driver’s license and minimum insurability requirements during employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Were you referred to this position by a current employee? If so, please provide their first and last name.
• Please provide 3 professional references' names, phone numbers, email addresses, and relationships to you.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Foster Care, Child Welfare, Human Services, etc: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sullivan County, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person