Community Support Specialist - In-Home & Family Advocacy

Family Ties Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Ties Inc is hiring a Community Support Individual (CSI) to deliver in-home support services to children, adolescents, and families. You will empower clients to navigate challenges, develop life skills, and access essential community resources.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, schools, and mental health professionals, with a focus on safety planning and accurate documentation. Flexible evenings/weekends are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of two years in community support or case management.
• Experience working with at-risk children, adolescents and families.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Skill Development: work with children, adolescents, and families to build life skills.
• Resource Linkage: connect families with community resources for holistic support.
• Family Engagement: teach parenting techniques promoting consistency and positive change.
• Collaboration & Advocacy: liaise with mental health professionals and schools, advocate for children.
• Safety Planning: assist in creating Individual and Family Safety Plans.
• Documentation: maintain progress notes and service goal updates with timely submissions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Minimum of two years of experience in community support or case management

Experience with at-risk children, adolescents, and families

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) is a plus

Job description

Family Ties Inc is hiring a Community Support Individual (CSI) to deliver in-home support services to children, adolescents, and families. You will empower clients to navigate challenges, develop life skills, and access essential community resources.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, schools, and mental health professionals, with a focus on safety planning and accurate documentation. Flexible evenings/weekends are available.