Family Support Specialist

MiSide; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MiSide, a Community Impact Network in Detroit, seeks an experienced professional to join a team delivering a continuum of services to children and families. You will coordinate referrals, engage parents, and support attendance, with supervision from the Family Community Partnership Specialist.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, data entry, and collaborative work with community resources to strengthen families and improve outcomes for children. Full-time, day shift, with hourly pay.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in psychology, sociology, social work, early childhood, child development, human services, or related field.
• If degree is in early childhood or child development, must have at least 9 college credits in family support, psychology, sociology, social work or family life.
• Minimum of one year of prior human service experience with low-income children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Input designated data into computer programs.
• Engage parents in identifying needs, goals, referrals and follow-up.
• Inform parents/guardians of program requirements upon registration.
• Advocate for children and families by coordinating support services.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for families and children.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Crisis intervention

Cultural sensitivity

Education

BA/BS in psychology or related

Family support coursework credits

Job description

MiSide, a Community Impact Network in Detroit, seeks an experienced professional to join a team delivering a continuum of services to children and families. You will coordinate referrals, engage parents, and support attendance, with supervision from the Family Community Partnership Specialist.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, data entry, and collaborative work with community resources to strengthen families and improve outcomes for children. Full-time, day shift, with hourly pay.