Family Support Specialist - Bilingual, Spanish

Centerstone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403b retirement with match

Paid time off and holidays

AD&D and Life Insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone seeks a dedicated professional to provide in-home visitation services across Putnam County, TN, building trusting relationships with families and supporting child development. You will administer validated scales and referrals, coordinate with health services, and document progress within the Family Service Plan.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish abilities, strong communication, and a commitment to trauma-informed care while traveling to families’ homes and attending

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related behavioral health field required.
• Two years direct work with youth and families preferred; bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Must be able to travel within Putnam County for in-home visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home visitation and family support over visits lasting about one hour.
• Administer scales and screening tools (FROG, ASQ, ASQ-SE, Depression Screens).
• Develop and implement Family Service Plans with monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in required trainings.

Skills

Child & family services

Trust-building

Child development knowledge

Cultural sensitivity

Reflective capacity

Infant Mental Health Endorsement

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related behavioral health field

Tools

ASQ

ASQ-SE

FROG Scale

Depression Screens

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings.

Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION
This position provides in home visitation services to enrolled participants, providing linkage and referral to other services and support to enhance family functioning by: building trusting relationships, teaching problem-solving skills, and improving the family’s support system.

LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• This position provides in-home services throughout Putnam County and requires regular travel within the county.
• The primary service area is Cookeville, TN, with work performed throughout surrounding communities in Putnam County.
• Occasional evening and weekend community events may be required to support outreach and program initiatives.
• Attendance at the annual Tennessee State Summit is required. The summit location is determined by the funding agency and will be held within the state of Tennessee.

COMPENSATION

Compensation begins at $17.00 per hour. Candidates with relevant professional experience beyond the bachelor’s degree may be considered for a higher starting rate based on qualifications and directly related experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long-term (up to five years) contact and support with families. This activity will occur primarily within the family’s home; with visits lasting around an hour.
The interventions should be family-centered, strength-based, and directed at establishing a trusting relationship; strengthening the parent-child relationship; promoting healthy childhood growth and development; and enhancing family well-being by reducing risk and building protective factors.
Partners with families and honors diverse family structures and parenting practices.
Activities may also include but are not limited to: administering the Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth Scale (FROG) Scale; administering screening tools such as the ASQ, ASQ-SE, Depression Screens etc.; identifying and referring families for other supportive services, including health care services.
Responsible for assisting the family in establishing goals and supporting them throughout this process and is responsible for implementing activities outlined on the Family Service Plan to address areas of concern that were identified on the FROG scale.
Assist in preparation of required monthly, quarterly and annual statistical reports.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate records for families on GGK curriculum, HFA data, and other required records.
Participate in training according to requirements of HFA guidelines, GKI and DOH contract.
Implements GGK curriculum and HFA strategies to enrollees through weekly home visits.
Provides case management to families on caseload.
Attend training and other mandatory meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Experience in working with or providing services to children and their families.
An ability to establish trusting relationships.
Knowledge of infant and child development.
Acceptance of individual differences.
Experience and humility to work with the culturally diverse families.
Willingness to engage in building reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision, etc.).
Infant Mental Health Endorsement Preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or other behavioral health care field required.

Years of Experience
Two years professional experience working directly with youth and families in a child welfare, school, childcare, criminal justice behavioral health or related setting preferred. Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.

Required Certification/Licensure

Valid driver’s license in good standing with at least 3 years of driving history.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Task Percentage of Time/Frequency
Standing - 20%
Sitting - 80%
Squatting - occasional
Driving - occasional
Kneeling - occasional
Lifting - occasional
Bending - occasional

DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$15.75–$22.00

Delivering care that changes people’s lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.