What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Worker position at CALUMET COUNTY?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the
following. Other duties may be assigned. Assesses individual and family
strengths and needs. Partner with families to establish a service plan
that will meet identified needs. Work in conjunction with the assessment
and service planning of the assigned worker. Acts to resolve unsafe
family conditions and assists in achieving immediate goals of the family
with an understanding of and sensitivity to past traumatic experiences.
Teaches and acts as a role model for child guidance skills and
knowledge, household and money management, meal planning and
preparation, problem solving skills, accessing community resources,
employment, housing and self-esteem building. Provides supervised family
interaction, including transportation of both children and parents (as
deemed essential/approved). Ensures safety through an understanding and
adherence to any safety plan developed by the assigned worker. Performs
other related duties as assigned. It is unlikely an employee will
perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list
exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be
required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not
restrictive. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory
responsibilities. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Possesses good knowledge of household management, child development,
parenting skills, money management, problem solving, and understanding
of human behavior. Working knowledge and understanding of Trauma
Informed Care, and commitment to provide trauma informed services.
Ability to thoroughly assess family strengths and needs with sensitivity
to past traumatic experiences; and incorporate these into appropriate
goals developed in partnership with families. Knowledge of available
appropriate community resources. Ability to engage families establishing
a good working relationship building on positive attributes. Ability to
organize, assess and prioritize client and job responsibilities. Ability
to accept and utilize supervision and directives while working within an
agency team structure. Must have patience and ability to give step by
step instructions to accomplish simple tasks. Ability to provide
confidential services to families and establish a professional and
friendly rapport with families. Ability to effectively address and
resolve conflict and to manage stress in a professional manner. Ability
to work flexible hours outside of normal agency hours. Establish and
maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, other
agencies and the public. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: www.calumetcounty.org Other: To apply, complete required online
application. Applications accepted until position filled. Equal
Opportunity Employer. CALUMET COUNTY 206 COURT ST CHILTON, WI 53014
Contact Email Address: Victoria.halbach@calumetcounty.org Company Web
Site: www.calumetcounty.org Contact Fax: (920) 849-1475
following. Other duties may be assigned. Assesses individual and family
strengths and needs. Partner with families to establish a service plan
that will meet identified needs. Work in conjunction with the assessment
and service planning of the assigned worker. Acts to resolve unsafe
family conditions and assists in achieving immediate goals of the family
with an understanding of and sensitivity to past traumatic experiences.
Teaches and acts as a role model for child guidance skills and
knowledge, household and money management, meal planning and
preparation, problem solving skills, accessing community resources,
employment, housing and self-esteem building. Provides supervised family
interaction, including transportation of both children and parents (as
deemed essential/approved). Ensures safety through an understanding and
adherence to any safety plan developed by the assigned worker. Performs
other related duties as assigned. It is unlikely an employee will
perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list
exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be
required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not
restrictive. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory
responsibilities. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Possesses good knowledge of household management, child development,
parenting skills, money management, problem solving, and understanding
of human behavior. Working knowledge and understanding of Trauma
Informed Care, and commitment to provide trauma informed services.
Ability to thoroughly assess family strengths and needs with sensitivity
to past traumatic experiences; and incorporate these into appropriate
goals developed in partnership with families. Knowledge of available
appropriate community resources. Ability to engage families establishing
a good working relationship building on positive attributes. Ability to
organize, assess and prioritize client and job responsibilities. Ability
to accept and utilize supervision and directives while working within an
agency team structure. Must have patience and ability to give step by
step instructions to accomplish simple tasks. Ability to provide
confidential services to families and establish a professional and
friendly rapport with families. Ability to effectively address and
resolve conflict and to manage stress in a professional manner. Ability
to work flexible hours outside of normal agency hours. Establish and
maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, other
agencies and the public. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: www.calumetcounty.org Other: To apply, complete required online
application. Applications accepted until position filled. Equal
Opportunity Employer. CALUMET COUNTY 206 COURT ST CHILTON, WI 53014
Contact Email Address: Victoria.halbach@calumetcounty.org Company Web
Site: www.calumetcounty.org Contact Fax: (920) 849-1475