Family Support Specialist

Lifesteps, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 26,394 - 27,248; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick and personal time

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. is looking for a full-time Family Support Specialist in Beaver, PA. This role involves coordinating services for mothers referred by Children and Youth Services.

The Family Support Specialist will monitor infant developmental stages, provide education, and create Plans of Safe Care. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and excellent communication skills.

The role offers a competitive benefits package including paid medical insurance and holiday leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field and two years’ experience in a Human Services profession.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Current driver’s license and ability to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate enrollment and provide services to mothers referred by CYS.
• Create and update a Plan of Safe Care in collaboration with the mother.
• Assess infant’s safety and monitor developmental stages.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Personal vehicle

Job description

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Family Support Specialist

Full-time Regular Professional, Beaver, PA, US

Requisition ID: 11246

Salary Range: $19.16 to $19.78 per hour

Lifesteps, a local non‑profit agency, is seeking a full-time Family Support Specialist (FSS) based in Beaver, PA. The Family Support Specialist will coordinate enrollment and provide services to mothers referred by Children and Youth Services (CYS) in Beaver County. This position will create and update a Plan of Safe Care in collaboration with the mother; assess the infant’s safety and monitor infant developmental stages; and offer guidance, education and referrals to parents as appropriate in order to achieve positive support outcomes for each family receiving services.

This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening hours based on program need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field and two (2) years’ work experience in a Human Services profession
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to articulate information to a diverse audience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Current driver’s license and the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle

Preferred

• Knowledge of child development, trauma‑informed care, drug or alcohol counseling, or infant care
• Experience with family units in a home‑based setting

Competitive benefit package for full‑time employment includes 100% paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums; paid vacation, sick and personal time; and 12 paid holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace

EOE/ADA