Family Support Specialist

Company Overview
Spero Family Services is dedicated to providing Christ-centered human services that support vulnerable children and families in our community. With a wide range of social service programs, we are committed to fostering hope, healing, and help for those we serve through compassionate, faith-based care.

Overview
We are expanding our services and looking for a passionate and energetic Family Support Specialist to join our new Family Advocacy Center team. The Family Advocacy Center is a community hub where individuals and families can find support, connect with resources, and participate in groups that strengthen families. This position will play a key role in supporting program staff and helping families build the skills and supports necessary to be successful.

Primary Duties

• Program Support: Assist program staff with administrative tasks. Duties may include daily office operations, maintaining client files, and managing resources.
• Service Delivery: Assist program staff with service delivery as needed. Duties may include researching resources, reviewing service delivery plans, and assisting with groups.
• Documentation: Ensure all documentation and reports are accurate and completed in a timely manner. Duties may include assisting with maintenance of data and creating files.
• Other: Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license required. Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field, 2 years experience working in social services, and experience working with community-based programs preferred.

Miscellaneous: Must pass all pre-employment drug screens and background clearances. Must maintain the ability to transport clients per DCFS standards and be able to lift/carry items weighing 15-30 lbs. Must be willing to travel and work flexible hours to meet the needs of the program.

Skills: Must be organized, able to multi-task, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, basic computer skills, and detail oriented. Must be able to interact with, and relate to, diverse groups of people. Must be organized, able to multi-task, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, basic computer skills, and detail oriented. Must be able to interact with, and relate to, diverse groups of people.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.05 - $18.49 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• All employees must complete a background check prior to being hired. Any issues with that?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18