What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at Fond du Lac County, WI?
Description
Functions as a part of a multidisciplinary team to promote the development and maintenance of client independence and daily living competencies. Provides support, guidance and mentoring to youth and families in a strength-based approach to achieve outcomes. Family Support worker tasks and responsibilities vary depending on the needs and goals for individuals served; therefore, a level of flexibility to work outside agency business hours is expected.
Examples of Duties
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as best practice or requirements change within the practice field.
1. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team providing direct service to families that are strength based and in accordance with all statutes standards, policies, and procedures.
2. Provide support and guidance to youth and families to achieve case outcomes. This could include mentoring in areas of Home Management, Independent Living, Job Readiness, Budgeting, and Parenting etc.
3. Arrange and/or provide transportation to clients, as appropriate. This may involve transportation of clients in the employee’s personal vehicle. Agency vehicle usage is expected unless an agency vehicle is unavailable.
4. Assist with Case Management tasks; such as: supervise and facilitate family interaction, assess for safety, and collect drug tests as necessary.
5. Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all agency teams, schools, law enforcement, courts, foster parents, family members and other organizations
6. Complete any necessary documentation in a timely effective manner
7. Participate in team meetings and provide updates and recommendations as necessary
8. Participate and/or facilitate committees and meetings within the agency to promote the values of the organization
Typical Qualifications
- Sensitivity to social problems, such as family disorganization, discrimination, disability, poverty, unemployment, etc. and the impact on the families.
- Knowledge of human growth and development and a basic understanding of the social problems that challenge youth and families.
- No physical limitation that would impair mobility or restrict ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
- Ability and willingness to be flexible and work outside normal business hours
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment in confrontational and stressful situations, and follow instructions, to complete tasks and to work closely with the agency teams.
- An ability and enthusiastic willingness to work closely with people from diverse backgrounds and value systems in a supportive, non-judgmental manner.
- Ability to build effective and collaborative relationships with youth, families and other professionals
- Ability to connect families with community resources as needed.
- Ability to be independent and autonomous decision makers.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form with clients, families, colleagues, providers, supervisors, etc.
- Ability to identify training needs, participate in training and incorporate new concepts into job assignments.
Training, Experience and Other Requirements:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Willingness to transport agency clients, utilizing personal vehicle if necessary.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Unlimited access to a personal vehicle.
- A minimum of $250,000/$500,000 auto liability insurance coverage verified upon hire and at renewal by providing a copy of the declaration page of your policy from your insurance carrier.
In evaluating candidates for this position, the County may consider a combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Salary : $23 - $29
