Family Service Specialist

Spartanburg County First Steps; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

1steps seeks a Family Service Specialist to provide Early Head Start home-based services, delivering case management and health and development support to pregnant women and families with young children in their homes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Bi-lingual candidates may be preferred, and travel is involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or credential in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver case management, health, nutrition, parenting and child development services to pregnant women, children under age 3 and their parents in the home environment.
• Facilitate goal development and achievement; ensure families participate in program requirements and documentation.
• Administer assessments, screenings, and monitor outcomes.
• Work with diverse populations in home visits and maintain reliable transportation for visits.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work / human services / family services / counseling or related field

Job description

Family Service Specialist needed for Early Head Start home-based services. This position is responsible for delivering case management, health, nutrition, parenting and child development services to pregnant women, children under age 3 and their parents in the home environment. Job expectations: facilitation of goal development and achievement, families’ participation in program requirements and documentation; administration of assessments, screenings, and monitoring of outcomes. Must be comfortable with working with diverse populations/cultures in the home setting and have reliable transportation.

A bachelor’s degree/credential in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field. A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance required. Priority given to bi-lingual applicants.