Family Support Specialist

Position Objective:

To aid in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in at-risk families by providing appropriate modeling techniques, education and other supportive services

Essential Functions May Include:

• Assist in developing and maintaining participant records and program documentation according to contract and UW standards (assessments, goal planning, progress notes, etc.)
• Provide appropriate modeling techniques, education and other supportive services as delineated in individual family service plans
• Provide case management services (information, referral and linkages)
• Monitor quality of care by conducting home visits
• Participate in weekly supervision
• Participate in the quality improvement process
• Participate in trainings, staff meeting and team meetings
• Assist with transportation of participating families to medical or other necessary appointments (provided on a limited basis)

This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. The United Way of Brevard reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of experience working with children/families
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must pass FDLE and local background check
• Must pass a drug screen

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a social services organization
• Bilingual

Skills:

• Acceptance of individual differences
• Ability to establish and maintain trusting relationships
• Experience in working with or providing services to children and families
• Experience and willingness to work with the culturally diverse populations which are present among the program’s target population
• Knowledge of infant and child development
• Open to reflective practice (i.e. has capacity for introspection, communicates awareness of self in relation to others, recognizes value of supervision, etc.)
• Awareness of sociocultural characteristics of service population
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to observe and accurately report (verbal and written) the functioning of individuals, families and children
• Ability to organize and maintain home visiting schedules and complete home visits as required by the program
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Knowledge of effective parenting skills
• Reflective listening skills
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with participants
• Ability to handle emergencies and life-threatening situations effectively
• Ability to act decisively when necessary to protect families, individuals and children
• Ability to assist in identifying and setting goals
• Ability to work as part of team
• Co-lead parent/child groups

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rockledge, FL 32955: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rockledge, FL 32955