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Coastal Coalition for Children (Savannah location)
37 W. Fairmont Street.
Suite 215
Savannah, GA 31408
The Family Support Specialist (FSS)
Summary: The Family Support Specialist/Home Visitor (FSS/HV) is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular (weekly, bi-monthly, monthly and quarterly home visits) and longterm (up to five years) contact/support with families. This activity will occur primarily within the family’s home and will last at least one hour. The interventions should be family- centered, strength-based, and directed at: establishing a trusting relationship; assisting in strengthening the parent-child relationship; assisting parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment; improving the family support system; and increasing the family’s ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children. The activities may also include identifying and referring for contact/appointments at other supportive agencies, including health care appointments.
The FSS/HV will also be responsible for assisting the family in establishing goals and a plan for accomplishment of those goals, as well as the assessment of the normal growth and development of the target child.
Minimum Qualifications
*Bachelor’s degree in human services field preferred but not required.
*Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
*Must have experience working with or providing services to children and families;
*ability to establish trusting relationships
*acceptance of individual differences
*knowledge of infant and child development
*open to reflective practice
Desired Qualifications
*Adhere to and maintain fidelity to the Healthy Families America program Best Practice Standards which includes but it not limited to weekly 1.5 hour Reflective Supervisor; maintenance of confidential participant files on paper and electronically; report concerns of child abuse/neglect; timely documentation of services.
*Provide family transportation services when required to medical and social service appointments
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $34,000.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Savannah, GA 31406
Full Time
$46k-59k (estimate)
04/10/2024
08/06/2024
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