Family Services Specialist (Early Childhood Education)

BakerRipley; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Family Support Specialist to enhance the well-being of families and children. This role involves delivering impactful guidance presentations, facilitating workshops, and collaborating with various disciplines to ensure families receive the necessary support. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have experience in family systems and community mental health. Join a team committed to making a positive impact in the community and helping families thrive through strategic planning and engaging programs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in family support or related field.
• Strong understanding of community resources and family development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver guidance presentations and workshops on parenting skills.
• Provide professional support to Family Development Workers.
• Conduct home visits and maintain documentation of services.

Skills

Family Systems Expertise

Community Mental Health Knowledge

Health Education

Guidance Counseling

Strategic Planning

Decision Making

Workshop Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Serves as system support for families and children by applying professional expertise in the areas of family systems, community mental health, health education, and serve as a liaison with community agencies. Works in cooperation with all other disciplines (Child Development Services, Student Support Services, Family Wellness, Professional Development and Administration) to ensure staff and families receive adequate training towards the goal of healthy family development.

• Deliver guidance presentations, workshops and activities integrating the fatherhood initiative, parenting skills and the vision of parents as first teachers of their children.
• Plan and implement guidance and support groups depending on needs assessment.
• Deliver high quality guidance counseling to families and refer to specialized agencies when appropriate using professional guidelines and high ethical values.
• Strategic planning, program self-assessment and other efforts to improve program services and agency responsiveness to families; including support on topics related to volunteers, In Kind tracking and community resources.
• Decision making based on family support principles, theories, practices, and code of ethics.
• Research, design and deliver: parenting skills workshops, trainings and conferences catered to family/community needs
• Provide professional support and guidance to Family Development Workers regarding cases needing specialized intervention in the areas of: behavior, emotional, disabilities, social, and family.
• Maintain open case load and proper documentation of all services and referrals.
• Home visits as appropriate when working with individual families
• Plan and implement training modules for all Family Development Workers and Home Visitors.

Qualifications Education

Required

Bachelors

Experience

Required 1 year

Experience in related field.

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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