Family Support Specialist – Healthy Families

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide strength-based family support services for families of children prenatal-3. The Specialist will conduct weekly in-home visits to identify needs, develop action plans, and mobilize resources, maintaining a caseload of 15-25 families.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences and 3-5 years of experience in Human or Social Services, with a focus on working with children and families. This role requires flexible hours and the capability to travel within various communities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience working in Human or Social Services.
• One year working with or providing services to children and families.
• Experience and willingness to work with a culturally diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Complete family intake and assessment for each family assigned within 30 days.
• Role model for the family effective parenting and nurturing skills.
• Complete statistical reports and attend required staff meetings.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to develop trusting relationships

Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Acceptance of individual differences

Knowledge of infant and child development

Openness to reflective practice

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences

Associate degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Family Support Specialist - Healthy Families

Summary: This position provides strength-based family support services in cooperation with families of children prenatal-3. This work requires that the FSA, by means of weekly in-home visits, partners with families to identify needs, develop plans of action, and mobilize resources that build family effectiveness. FSA’s are required to maintain a caseload of 15-25 families.

Responsibilities

• Complete family intake and assessment for each family assigned within 30 days.
• Complete family goal plan within 30 days for each family assigned.
• Review family goal plans on a regular basis, at a minimum once every 30 days, to measure progress and to adjust goals.
• To role model for the family effective parenting and nurturing skills.
• To provide direct teaching through the use of curriculum to families that will assist in building healthy parent/child relationships.
• Jointly with the family identify and mobilize resources within and external to the family. Provide linkages to these resources as necessary.
• Works flexible hours that meet the needs of each family assigned, including weekends and evenings.
• Complete the expected number of home visits as determined by intensity of service for each family assigned.
• Maintain an accurate and current case file on each family assigned.
• Complete all assessment, program evaluation tools and documentation within timelines as required by the funder and the agency.
• Meet weekly with the Clinical Supervisor to discuss cases, problem solve and plan for home visits.
• Completes statistical reports as required.
• Attends required staff meetings, training or conferences.
• Participates in agency work teams as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing and Education) preferred; Associate degree in Human Services or related field. Bilingual preferred.

Experience

3-5 years experience working in Human or Social Services; One year working with or providing services to children and families; Case management or service coordination experience preferred; Experience and willingness to work with a culturally diverse population

Skills

• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to develop trusting relationships
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Acceptance of individual differences
• Knowledge of infant and child development
• Openness to reflective practice

Work Environment

• Must work flexible hours
• Must be prepared to travel to various program sites and various communities.

Other Requirements

This position requires a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and a current car insurance policy.