Family Support Specialist

Northern Rivers Family of Services; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services is seeking a Family Support Specialist (Foster Care) to provide transportation, supervise family visits, and offer one-on-one support for children in care. The role requires a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma, with 1–2 years of related experience.

Work is onsite with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. The position offers health care benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holiday pay, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, and loan

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1-2 years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to visits and appointments.
• Oversee family visits using the family visit coaching model.
• Provide one-on-one support for the children.
• Document comprehensive notes on observations and services provided.

Skills

Transportation

Family visits

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Family Support SpecialistAs a Family Support Specialist, Foster Care, you will provide support of children in care through transportation, one-on-one respite services and oversee family visits. You will report to the Program Supervisor and work onsite with travel required .Responsibilities:•Transportation of children to visits and appointments.•Oversee family visits using the family visit coaching model.•One-on-one support for the children.•Maintain cultural sensitivity, competence and client confidentiality.•You will work 40 hours per week with a shifting schedule based on the needs of the program which includes some evenings and occasional weekends.•Document comprehensive notes on observations and services provided.•Other responsibilities as assigned.Requirements and Education:•High School Diploma required•1-2 years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience•A valid drivers license•Benefits•Health care package: medical, dental, and vision•Tuition reimbursementPaid time off•Paid time off•Holiday Pay•401 (K) plan•Life InsuranceLoan repayment assistance•Loan repayment assistanceAbout Northern RiversAt Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.