Family Assessment & Support Worker

The Villages of Indiana; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Villages of Indiana is seeking a Family Assessment & Support Worker (FASW) to join our team of child and family services professionals in Indiana. You will provide client-centered, culturally competent services to children and their families, conduct home visits, and maintain ongoing contact with families to support goals and strengthen parent-child relationships.

You will serve as a liaison between Healthy Families and local resource agencies, advocate for families, and help connect them

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships.
• Knowledge of infant and child development.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered services to children and families.
• Maintain regular and long-term contact with families.
• Conduct home visits with a family-centered approach.
• Advocate for families and connect them with community resources.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Establish trusting relationships

Infant and child development knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Family Assessment & Support Worker Salary 36000 37000 annually The Family AssessmentSupport Worker FASW will act as a team member in managing and providing client centered culturally competent and effective services to children and their families The FASW will be responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long term contactsupport with families; interviewing families conducting home visits with a family centered and strength based approach acting as a liaison between Healthy Families and resource agencies improving family support system and establishing goals; increasing familys ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children The Family Assessment & Support Worker will Conduct client centered culturally competent and effective services to children and their families Serve as a regular and long term contactsupport with families Conduct home visits with a family centered and strength based approach to assist families in strengthening parent child relationship improve family support system and establish goals; increase familys ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children Conduct in home parent assessmentinterviews collect data and assess client needs Provide child development family safety and community resources to families Act as a liaison between Healthy Families and resource and referral agencies Advocate for parents and children in the community and participate in community special events

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in working with or providing services to children and families
• An ability to establish trusting relationships
• 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 We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff The Villages of Indiana Inc will honor all experiences perspectives and unique identities to create an environment where everyone from any background can do their best work Together The Villages strives to foster working and learning environments that are inclusive equitable and welcoming The Villages is Indianas largest private non profit provider of Child and Family services including Foster Care The Villages champions every childs 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