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Family Resource Specialist-I (Part-time)

  • Part-time

Highlights

Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Education: Associate's Degree in Child Development, Communications, Marketing or related field or equivalent experiencePreferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Communications, Marketing or related field or equivalent experienceMinimum Experience: 1 year experience working with families, child abuse and neglect prevention, maternal/child health, or child development. Job SummaryThe Family Resource Specialist assesses the strengths and needs of pregnant women and families with infants and children, determines service needs, and provides information, connections, and linkages to community resources.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMenasha, WI
Job TypePart-time
IndustryNonprofit Charitable Organizations
Company Size50 to 99 employees
Year Founded1891

Description

Are you ready to work for an employer that truly values your contributions and well-being?At Family Services, we believe in caring for our team as much as we care for the individuals, children, and families we serve. Join our mission-driven organization, where your work makes a meaningful impact on the community every day.About Family ServicesFamily Services is a nonprofit organization committed to Protecting, Healing, and Caring for children and families across Northeast Wisconsin. We provide vital support during life's most challenging moments, helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive.Job SummaryThe Family Resource Specialist assesses the strengths and needs of pregnant women and families with infants and children, determines service needs, and provides information, connections, and linkages to community resources. Services are provided in hospitals, family homes, and community settings. Candidates must be available to work occasional evening and weekend hours to meet client and program needs. Responsibilities and DutiesDemonstrate Family Services' Core Values and Behaviors in the work you do while fulfilling Family Services mission to Protect, Heal and Care. Responsibilities will be performed within our policies, procedures, and guidelines.Provide outreach and information regarding programming and services available to families at community events.Visit hospital(s) daily and assemble list of parents. Conduct visits in the assigned hospital or home and contact all parents who have delivered. Effectively and enthusiastically explain the benefits of participating in the program.Complete assessment on each parent accepting the interview in an organized and uniform manner as determined by the program needs.Assess family strengths and needs, determine program eligibility, and make appropriate referrals when needed. Utilize standard established criteria and professional judgment. Maintain professional contact and level of contact within the system.Provide information on community resources.Build and maintain strong, professional working relationship with the hospital staff and other service providers.Forward all completed assessments from the eligible participant families, as directed, in a timely manner.May meet with previously-assessed families in their home to provide follow-up services.Provide training to volunteers, students, and new team members as requested.Promote and encourage team building to maintain professional relationships within the program.Attend scheduled team, staff, and group supervision meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary by the program manager or agency.Uphold the NASW Code of Ethics as adopted by Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Education: Associate's Degree in Child Development, Communications, Marketing or related field or equivalent experiencePreferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Communications, Marketing or related field or equivalent experienceMinimum Experience: 1 year experience working with families, child abuse and neglect prevention, maternal/child health, or child development.Preferred Experience: 2 + year experience working with families, child abuse and neglect prevention, maternal/child health, child development and/or home visitation.Qualifications:Valid Wisconsin Driver's License, with reliable personal vehicle. Maintain required auto insurance and acceptable driving record requirements. Experience in working with or providing services to children and families.Knowledge of infant and child development.Advanced interpersonal skills to build rapport quickly with others. Acceptance of individual differences.Strong organizational and computer skills.Knowledge of programs and community resources.Ability to communicate effectively, orally and written.Ability and knowledge base and skills necessary to assess participants utilizing standard criteria and professional judgment.Experience and willingness to work with culturally diverse populations present among the site's population.Open to reflective practice (i.e. has capacity for introspection, communicates awareness of self in relation to others, recognizes value of supervision, etc.)Ability to manage a flexible schedule in order to meet client needs, which may include evenings.Why Join Us?Family Services offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day and help advance our mission to Protect, Heal, and Care.

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About Company

In collaboration with others, the mission of Family Service is to provide quality programs and services, which effectively assist and strengthen individuals and families in our community. Family Service provides more than 5,000,000 meals each year through a USDA food program in 85 Nebraska counties. This program feeds almost 21,000 children in more than 1,312 licensed home child-care facilities. Family Service delivers the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program to 3,000 people in Lancaster County each month. Services include nutrition and breast feeding education as well as formula, milk and other staples. Family Service cares for more than 1,700 children who take part in our child care and early childhood programs based in 20 Lincoln Public Schools. Family Service counsels families and individuals with behavioral health sessions at 13 specific local schools. Family Service partners with a variety of federal, state, local and non-profit agencies to make available a number of other innovative programs to assist Nebraska families. Family Service Early Childhood and Youth Development programs granted over $694,000 in free and reduced rate scholarships to children during 2011-2012 school year. Visit and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FamilyServiceLincoln

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