Family Support Specialist

TEAM, Inc.; Ansonia (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide social services support to families in the Ansonia area. The role involves community engagement, case management, and ensuring families receive adequate care. Candidates with a degree in Social Work and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in social services is required.
• Ability to drive and visit client homes.
• Experience with child protection reporting.

Responsibilities

• Complete recruitment applications with families.
• Provide case management and document family interactions.
• Report all suspected child abuse cases.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Social Work or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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DEPT: Early Education LOCATION: Ansonia, Milford, Seymour, Shelton, Waterbury

STATUS: F/T Regular, GRADE:

UNION: Yes

Title Of Immediate Supervisor

Family Support Coordinator

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: NA

Basic Purpose

To provide social services support for families.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete recruitment applications with prospective families.
• Complete Family Partnerships with families selected for the program.
• Take part in community events and family activities including Family Committee Meetings
• Report all cases of suspected child abuse to DCF.
• Work with families to ensure they have a primary care provider.
• Provide case management to families and maintain all appropriate documentation.
• Visit homes of families a minimum of 3 times per year.
• Make appropriate referrals to local social service agencies.
  
  

Non-essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as required.
• Substitute in classrooms as needed
• Attend appropriate community service meetings outside the agency.
  
  

Work Environment

Office environment, work around children with communicable diseases, travel to client homes with varying degrees of accessibility.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in Social Work or related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE: 1+ year in social services

SPECIAL SKILLS: Strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, computer skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, the ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses, to speak and be understood under normal circumstances. Must be able to drive including getting into and out of vehicle frequently and sitting for brief periods of time, ability to climb stairs, bend and lift and reach.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Ability to function within guidelines of Agency’s core values and identification with Agency mission.

Seniority level

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  Entry level

Employment type

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