Family Resource Specialist

JusticeWorks YouthCare; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include assessing family needs, planning interventions, assisting with access to services, attending court hearings when required, and transporting clients as needed. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with experience working with children, youth, and/or families in a variety of settings or environments.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and access to a vehicle.
• Pass current, applicable clearances.

Responsibilities

• Assess and engage families in service planning based on demonstrated needs.
• Plan and implement appropriate interventions using evidence based and best practice approaches.
• Assist families in accessing and navigating community resources.
• Attend court hearings and provide testimony as required.
• Transport clients utilizing personal vehicle, as necessary.

Skills

Experience in community work

Education

Bachelor's degree or high school diploma

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Auto insurance

Vehicle access

Job description

JusticeWorks YouthCare is seeking an experienced and compassionate Family Resource Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support families in our community by providing them with resources, advice, and assistance. You will be responsible for connecting families with local services, such as housing assistance, healthcare, and other support services. As a Family Resource Specialist, you will also provide guidance and direction to parents and families in need, helping them find the resources they need to create a better future for their children. If you have a passion for working in the field of Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice or Social Work, this is the job for you!

JusticeWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The qualified Family Resource Specialist will have:

• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma and experience working with children, youth, and/or families in a variety of settings or environments.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and access to a vehicle.
• Pass current, applicable clearances.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.

The qualified Family Resource Specialist will:

• Assess and engage families in service planning based on demonstrated needs.
• Plan and implement appropriate interventions using evidence based and best practice approaches.
• Assist families in accessing and navigating community resources.
• Attend court hearings and provide testimony as required.
• Transport clients utilizing personal vehicle, as necessary.

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