Family Support Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Family Support Specialist / Safety Management Specialist to join our team. This role involves providing critical support to families and children, ensuring safety and well-being through proactive intervention and resource coordination. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child welfare, social work, and crisis management, with a passion for fostering positive family environments and safeguarding vulnerable populations. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community by promoting safety, stability, and healthy family dynamics.

Experience required: 5 years experience working with children and families or bachelor degree with 2 years.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all services and duties within the principles, philosophy and mission of HSNF and the Family Intervention Program /Child Welfare Services (FIP).
• Practice all principles, language, and behavior described in the FIP Training Manual.
• Abide by agency personnel policies.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with and advocate for families regardless of culture, race, national origin, family history/background, etc.
• Protect family integrity by mobilizing all available resources necessary for family preservation.
• Strengthen family functioning by identifying and building on family strengths, while correcting or building compensation for weaknesses.
• Perform initial family assessments as assigned.
• Coordinate and schedule Family Support Plan meetings.
• Develop and distribute Family Support Plans.
• Provide training and intervention services to assigned families as outlined on the Family Support Plan; update as needed.
• Develop, implement, and monitor behavior management programs when outlined on Family Support Plan.
• Provide documentation of each session in the statewide FSFN system, outlining instructions given, activities, progress, and any noted problems.
• Maintain documentation of contact with social workers, telephone calls and information from peripheral services in the statewide FSFN system.
• Submit weekly documentation of sessions, data sheets, and case notes to supervisor Submit termination summaries on assigned families.
• Comply with contractual deadlines for reports, summaries, etc.
• Coordinate with case managers to ensure that service needs of the families are identified and assist with securing resources to help meet these needs.
• Provide legal testimony as required by the Court.
• Be available by cell phone in the event of client emergency/crises.
• Participate in weekly individual staffing with Family Support Supervisor/Family Support Program Manager for purpose of Reviewing each family’s status and obtaining recommendations/technical assistance for continued services.
• Attend Department of Children & Families and Case Management staffings as requested.
• Relate any concerns or problems to Program Supervisor or Program Manager in a timely manner.
• Maintain a weekly schedule of home visits and provide copy to the supervisor.
• Serve as back-up for other team members as needed.
• Serve as back-up for Family Support Supervisor as requested.
• Attend all staff meetings.

Pay

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location

Work Location: In person