Family Support & Foster Care Advocate

Children's Wisconsin

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Family Support Specialist I to provide education, parenting support, housing and home management assistance, and resource referrals to families in Milwaukee County. The role may involve individual or group services in community, school, or home settings, with a focus on keeping children safe and connected to family supports.

Responsibilities include safety assessments, developing strategies with families and case managers, and supporting positive child

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree OR high school education with three years experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic background.
Requires a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, personal auto liability insurance and ability to be insured.
Ability to engage families and children to improve family functioning and child development.
Excellent verbal and written communication, including progress notes and presentations.

Responsibilities

Provide education, parent–child interaction, housing and home management assistance.
Offer parenting and nurturing support and resource referrals.
Assess safety and support services to parents, foster parents, and children, in community, school or home settings.
Collaborate with case managers to assess needs and develop strategies for child safety and well-being.