Family Support Specialist: Help At-Risk Families Thrive

Keystone Human Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Capital Area Head Start seeks a Family Support Specialist to empower families and support children’s development. Responsibilities include education, home visits, goal setting, and connecting families with community resources.

The role follows a school-year schedule with 1,477.5 hours and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO and 401(k). Minimum education requirements range from a high school diploma with experience to a bachelor’s degree in social work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or higher with experience with at risk families (2 years).
• Associates degree in human services with 1 year experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to families with multiple and complex needs.
• Conduct education, home visits, goal development and connect families to resources.
• Monitor attendance and support families throughout the school year.

Skills

Community resources knowledge

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in human services

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Web based systems

Job description

Capital Area Head Start seeks a Family Support Specialist to empower families and support children’s development. Responsibilities include education, home visits, goal setting, and connecting families with community resources.

The role follows a school-year schedule with 1,477.5 hours and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO and 401(k). Minimum education requirements range from a high school diploma with experience to a bachelor’s degree in social work