Family Services Coordinator: Outreach & Parent Support

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Job summary

LifeBridge Health is seeking a Family Services Specialist for The Family Tree in Maryland. The role involves meeting new Center participants, guiding them through available services, and completing required paperwork.

You will provide supportive counseling to families, conduct aggressive outreach and recruitment, and collaborate with staff to monitor progress toward participant goals and services. A Master's or Bachelor's in a relevant field with experience is required; the position is

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Services, Human Development or Social Work with two years experience providing direct service to families preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in same fields acceptable with a minimum of four years experience. Must have experience providing direct service to individuals and experience facilitating groups.
• Minimum of one year direct staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Meets with new Center participants to familiarize them with the Center and the services available and completes all required paperwork.
• Provides assistance and supportive counseling to families as needed.
• Conducts aggressive outreach and recruitment activities
• Conducts regular case meetings with all appropriate staff to assess progress on participant goals and services.
• Maintains contact with key individuals in community agencies to facilitate referrals.
• Provides recruitment and retention services, including home visits to families.
• Provides informal and formal parenting education to families addressing specific developmental needs of their children.

Skills

Direct service to families

Group facilitation

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree in Human Services / Human Development / Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Human Services / related fields

Job description

LifeBridge Health is seeking a Family Services Specialist for The Family Tree in Maryland. The role involves meeting new Center participants, guiding them through available services, and completing required paperwork.

You will provide supportive counseling to families, conduct aggressive outreach and recruitment, and collaborate with staff to monitor progress toward participant goals and services. A Master's or Bachelor's in a relevant field with experience is required; the position is