Family Support Specialist

Lifesteps of Western PA

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$19.16–$19.78 Per Hour
SKILLS
Child Development, Child and Youth Services, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Microsoft Office, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
Today

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Family Support SpecialistFull-time Regular Professional, Beaver, PA, USRequisition ID: 11246Salary Range: $19.16 to $19.78 per hourLifesteps, a local non‑profit agency, is seeking a full-time Family Support Specialist (FSS) based in Beaver, PA. The Family Support Specialist will coordinate enrollment and provide services to mothers referred by Children and Youth Services (CYS) in Beaver County. This position will create and update a Plan of Safe Care in collaboration with the mother; assess the infant's safety and monitor infant developmental stages; and offer guidance, education and referrals to parents as appropriate in order to achieve positive support outcomes for each family receiving services.This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening hours based on program need.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field and two (2) years' work experience in a Human Services professionExcellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to articulate information to a diverse audienceProficient with Microsoft Office SuiteCurrent driver's license and the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehiclePreferredKnowledge of child development, trauma‑informed care, drug or alcohol counseling, or infant careExperience with family units in a home‑based settingCompetitive benefit package for full‑time employment includes 100% paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums; paid vacation, sick and personal time; and 12 paid holidays.Drug-Free WorkplaceEOE/ADA#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Lifesteps of Western PA