Family Services & Outreach Coordinator (Home Visiting)

Wycokck; Kansas City (KS); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 45.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS is seeking a Family Resource Specialist for the Healthy Families Wyandotte program. This role focuses on community outreach, family engagement, and coordinating services for families with histories of trauma and mental health needs.

The position involves home visits, assessing family needs with the FROG Scale, and collaborating with partners to promote early, nurturing relationships for healthy child development.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of related program experience or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Experience working with or providing services to children and families.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and standard office equipment.
• Comfortable speaking on the phone and in person with others.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Complete the FROG Scale in homes and identify family strengths and areas to address.
• Explain the voluntary Healthy Families program to new families and recruit participants.
• Maintain regular long-term contact and support for families.
• Market the program on Facebook and create/update flyers.
• Collaborate with community partners to meet client needs and participate in events.
• Family Time planning, warm hand-offs to Family Support Specialists, and plan activities.
• Develop and manage an Individualized Family Service Plan with clients.
• Provide baby items from the program as needed.
• Maintain understanding of processes, communicate professionally, and interact with partners and staff.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Organizational skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Formação

Bachelor's degree in related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Descrição da vaga

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS is seeking a Family Resource Specialist for the Healthy Families Wyandotte program. This role focuses on community outreach, family engagement, and coordinating services for families with histories of trauma and mental health needs.

The position involves home visits, assessing family needs with the FROG Scale, and collaborating with partners to promote early, nurturing relationships for healthy child development.