Family Support Specialist, Healthy Families America

At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.  

Role Summary

As a Family Support Specialist, you will be pivotal in supporting children, youth, and families facing life’s toughest challenges. Whether you provide hands-on case management, help to develop life skills, or provide emotional support, your work will directly impact the lives of those we serve.

The hourly wage range for this role is $24.00 - $25.50.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Conducts regular in-home visits that are family-centered, strength-based, and directed at establishing a trusting relationship.
• Completes the Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth (FROG) Scale with parents (prenatally and/or immediately after the birth of their child) to determine risk and resiliency factors.
• Regularly assesses the infants and children using the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ-3, ASQ-SE) to determine developmental progress and needs.
• Assesses family needs, develops goals with parents and plans for the accomplishment of those goals in collaboration with the family.
• Provides resources, referrals and information to families as appropriate and supports the families in accessing support services.  

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate’s degree in a human service field (i.e., social work, sociology, psychology, early childhood education, child development, family studies) is preferred.
• Experience working with or providing services to children and families required. In-home visiting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infant and child development either through lived experience or coursework required. 
• Infant Mental Health endorsement preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish), preferred. 
• Experience with or knowledge of the child welfare system and/or infants with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of three (3) years good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.

Benefits: Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes:

• Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4% 
• Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plans 
• Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents

Additional Benefits Offered for this:

• Training and professional development

Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.

Salary : $24 - $26