Family Support Specialist (Bilingual)

TAG MedStaffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing seeks a Family Support Specialist (Bilingual) for a Bronx, NY in-office role, offering $28/hour. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of post-graduate foster care or child welfare experience.

The role focuses on engaging families, coordinating placements, and connecting caregivers with community resources. You will work Monday through Friday, collaborate with case teams, document progress in electronic systems, and provide ongoing home-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• Master's degree in Social Work preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of post-graduate experience in foster care, child welfare, family services, or case management.
• Knowledge of foster care services, family engagement, kinship support, trauma-informed practices, and community resources preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic case management or documentation systems required.

Responsibilities

• Family Engagement: Identify and engage relatives and other supportive individuals for placement resources.
• Needs Assessment: Assess caregivers and family circumstances for kinship placement opportunities.
• Placement Coordination: Support referrals, family meetings, pre-placement visits and related activities.
• Resource Navigation: Connect caregivers with community programs and services based on needs.
• Ongoing Support: Maintain communication with youth, caregivers and case teams; provide home-based support.
• Case Documentation: Maintain accurate case records and reports using case management systems.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organization

Relationship-building

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

Master's degree in Social Work preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic case management systems

Job description

Job Overview – Family Support Specialist (Bilingual)

Compensation: $28/hour
Location: Bronx, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Responsibilities as the Family Support Specialist (Bilingual):

• Family Engagement: Identify and engage relatives and other supportive individuals who may serve as appropriate placement resources for youth in foster care.
• Needs Assessment: Assess prospective caregivers and family circumstances to help determine appropriate kinship placement opportunities.
• Placement Coordination: Support referrals, family meetings, pre-placement visits, and other activities that promote stable family placements.
• Resource Navigation: Connect caregivers and families with community programs, support services, and resources based on identified needs.
• Ongoing Support: Maintain communication with youth, caregivers, and case teams while providing follow-up and home-based support as needed.
• Case Documentation: Maintain accurate case records, track placement and outreach activity, and complete required reports using case management systems.

Qualifications for the Family Support Specialist (Bilingual):

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field is required, with a master's degree in Social Work preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of post-graduate experience in foster care, child welfare, family services, case management, or a related human services setting is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of foster care services, family engagement, kinship support, trauma-informed practices, and community resources is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic case management or documentation systems is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong bilingual English and Spanish communication skills, organization, relationship-building, family support, and multitasking abilities are preferred.