Bilingual Family Support Worker � Healthy Families

The Villages of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Villages of Indiana is seeking a dedicated Bilingual Family Support Worker to provide family support services to new parents through the Healthy Families program. This role involves managing client-centered services, conducting home visits, and assisting families in enhancing their support systems. Candidates should be bilingual in English and Haitian Creole with experience in child and family services.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English and Haitian Creole.
• Experience with children and families is a plus.
• Knowledge of infant and child development is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide family support services.
• Conduct home visits with a family-centered approach.
• Assist families in strengthening parent-child relationships.

Skills

Client-centered services

Culturally competent services

Problem solving

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities with The Villages of Indiana

Bilingual Family Support Worker – Healthy Families

Department: Healthy Families

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Bilingual Family Support Worker – Healthy Families

$36,000.00 - $40,500.00 per year

Do you enjoy helping others reach their full potential? The Villages is seeking dedicated individuals to provide family support services to new parents through the Healthy Families program.

The Bilingual Family Support Worker (BFSW) will:

• Managing and provide client-centered, culturally competent services.
• Initiate and maintain regular and long-term contact/support with families.
• Conduct regularly scheduled home visits with a family-centered and strength-based approach.
• Assist families in strengthening parent-child relationship, improving family support system, and establishing goals.
• Increase family's ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write in English and Haitian Creole
• Experience in working with or providing services to children and families.
• Experience and willingness to work with the culturally diverse populations
• Knowledge of infant and child development.

The Villages of Indiana offers a team-oriented environment for case managers, social workers, and other child, family, and social services professionals with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and benefits package.

The Villages is Indiana’s largest private non-profit provider of Child and Family services, including Foster Care. The Villages champions every child’s right to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. We are committed to strengthening all families and embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family served.