Family Service Coordinator-(NRHEG Elementary School Ellendale)

Spero

Owatonna (MN)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 58,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

EAP

401(k)

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Disability coverage

PTO

Floating holidays

Paid holidays

Job summary

Spero seeks a Family Service Coordinator to provide individual and family services for children within the Waseca County Collaborative for Families framework. The FSC acts as a liaison among school, family, and community resources, delivering services in school, home, and community settings to prevent issues and support early intervention.

Responsibilities include coordinating interventions, maintaining documentation, and supporting at-risk students with families.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field.
Experience with children with mental health or behavioral difficulties.
Experience with diverse family systems.
Knowledge of community resources for children and families.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and family services for children and liaise with school and community resources.
Deliver services in school, home, and community settings.
Maintain documentation of interventions and student services.
Counsel and provide skills training to students individually and in small groups.
Refer families to appropriate services and resources.
Develop relationships with county and regional service providers.
Attend FSC staff supervision meetings and work with school staff to identify at-risk behavior.
Educate staff on FSC referral processes and coordinate casework.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team-player

Independent work

Needs assessment

Resource navigation

Time management

Organization

Meeting coordination

Family engagement

Behavioral observation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field

Job description

EEOC Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

EEOC Statement

Job Summary

As part of the Waseca County Collaborative for Families (WCCF) team, the Family Service Coordinator (FSC) provides individual and family services for children. The Family Service Coordinator serves as the liaison between school, family, and other community resources. The FSC provides services as needed in the school, home, and community setting. The focus of the FSC is on prevention and early intervention that is supported through employment placement within the elementary school setting

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide individual and family services for children, serving as the liaison between school, family, and other community resources.
Provide services as needed in the school, home, and community setting.
Maintain documentation of interventions and student services.
Counsel and provide skills training to students individually and in small groups.
Refer students and/or family members to appropriate school and community resources/services.
Develop an ongoing working relationship with county and regional service providers.
Attend monthly FSC staff supervision meetings.
Develop a strong working relationship with school staff and assist in identifying, documenting and problem-solving at-risk behavior patterns among students.
Inform and educate school staff on the FSC referral process for individual and group services.
Contact families of students who have been identified as at-risk and visit their homes as appropriate.
Counsel families of students who have been identified as at-risk on resources/services.
Document referrals and services provided and track numbers for WCCF program evaluation and end of the year reporting.
Work with WCCF to bring about positive systemic change in the service delivery system in Waseca County.
Help develop prevention strategies and creative systems that will support at-risk students and their families.
Take in-service training courses as required for the position and maintain licensure when required.
Act as the school’s McKinney-Vento representative.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal communication skills; deal effectively with a variety of people and personalities; communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Works as an effective and proactive team-player.
Able to work independently, showing initiative, and willingness to take charge of a situation.
Skilled in identifying and assessing a wide range of clients’ needs.
Knowledgeable about local and regional community resources and how to access them.
Applies effective time management skills to meet all deadlines.
Demonstrates thoroughness and organizational skills in the workplace.
Demonstrates the ability to organize meetings with clients, families, referral sources, etc. for consultation and collaboration.
Understanding of community funding resources for client services, including housing, basic needs, special services, medical and mental health care, benefits assistance, etc.
Staff will have knowledge of child developmental stages and child mental health diagnosis.
Demonstrates financial prudence with funding resources.

Education And Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields, including but not limited to social work, psychology or nursing from an accredited college or university.
Previous experience working with children experiencing mental health or behavioral difficulties providing individual or group services.
Previous experience of working with various types of family systems.
Prior knowledge of community resources for children and families.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to transport clients in the community.
This position requires advanced mobility, including but not limited to frequent walking.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

Align with the school's culture to become integrated within the school building.
Maintain regular work hours as determined and assigned
Perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as requested by school administration.
Understands the confidential nature of organizational information and maintains confidence.
Work tasks may be completed in the client’s home, various community locations or within or outside of the school setting.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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