What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist - HFA position at The Family Tree, Inc.?
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
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.
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.
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.