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Family Support Specialist (Full -Time)

  • Full-time

Highlights

Preferred: Infant Mental Health EndorsementExperience:Required:0-2 years' experience in the field of early childhood education, maternal-child health, family life education, home visitation, social work, counseling or related human service field. This full-time position works in our Healthy Families program and is responsible for establishing trusting relationships with overburdened families by delivering service that is culturally competent, strength-based, family centered, and family directed.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGreen Bay, WI
Job TypeFull-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.We're Hiring!We are seeking a Family Support Specialist to join our team. This full-time position works in our Healthy Families program and is responsible for establishing trusting relationships with overburdened families by delivering service that is culturally competent, strength-based, family centered, and family directed.Key ResponsibilitiesInitiate and maintain regular contact with assigned families, primarily in their home.Manage an active caseload of families. Complete family assessments and develop and implement Individual Family Support Plans based on family needs and preferences.Provide assistance to families to increase competency in the areas of positive parent-child interaction, home environment, safety, nutrition, child growth and development, and child health care.Develop and maintain necessary relationships in the community to execute responsibilities to assigned families and promote goal and objectives. Provide transportation for program participants related to family needs.QualificationsEducation:Required: Bachelor's degree in human services or related field, or equivalent experience.Preferred: Infant Mental Health EndorsementExperience:Required:0-2 years' experience in the field of early childhood education, maternal-child health, family life education, home visitation, social work, counseling or related human service field.Preferred:2+ years home visitation experienceBilingual (Spanish/English)Skills and Competencies:Ability to assimilate and conceptualize individual client desires and needs into detailed written case plans. These duties require advanced interpersonal skills and knowledge of programs and community resources.Experience in working with or providing services to children and families.An ability to establish trusting relationships.Ability to manage a flexible schedule to meet client needs, which may include evenings.Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with reliable personal vehicle for transporting persons served as needed. Maintain required auto insurance and acceptable driving record requirements.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. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!

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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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