Family Support Advocate - Home Visits & Community Resources

UCP of Western Massachusetts; West Springfield (MA); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

18 Degrees is seeking a Family Support Worker in West Springfield, MA to perform home visits for families referred by the Department of Children and Families. The role also includes facilitating Family Time Supervised Visitation and coordinating needed services across Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties.

The position is full-time with a pay rate of $22.02 per hour, requiring strong collaboration, effective communication, and knowledge of community resources. AA/EOE.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of strength-based engagement with at-risk children and families.
• Ability to identify goals and strengths, track progress, and coordinate services.
• Effective collaboration and communication with partners.

Aufgaben

• Provide home visits for families in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties.
• Facilitate Family Time Supervised Visitation referred by DCF and courts.
• Coordinate referrals and advocate for families.
• Document progress and maintain records.
• Meet background check and clearance requirements.

Kenntnisse

Engagement strategies

Collaboration

Communication skills

Resource knowledge

Boundary setting

Transportation

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Computer skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

18 Degrees is seeking a Family Support Worker in West Springfield, MA to perform home visits for families referred by the Department of Children and Families. The role also includes facilitating Family Time Supervised Visitation and coordinating needed services across Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties.

The position is full-time with a pay rate of $22.02 per hour, requiring strong collaboration, effective communication, and knowledge of community resources. AA/EOE.