Family Support Specialist - HFA

The Family Tree, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Family Tree, Inc. is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide strength-based in-home family services for children prenatal-3.

You will partner with families to identify needs, develop action plans, and mobilize resources, maintaining a caseload of 15-25 families. Responsibilities include completing intakes and goal plans within 30 days, conducting regular progress reviews, and collaborating with the clinical supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences is preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Human or Social Services.
• At least 1 year working with children and families; case management/coordination preferred.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Complete family intake and assessment for each family within 30 days.
• Complete family goal plan within 30 days for each family.
• Review plans at least every 30 days to measure progress.
• Role model effective parenting and nurturing skills.
• Provide direct teaching using curriculum to build healthy parent/child relationships.
• Identify and mobilize community resources and link families to services.
• Maintain accurate case files for each family.
• Meet weekly with Clinical Supervisor to discuss cases.
• Complete all required documentation and reports on time.
• Attend staff meetings and agency trainings.
• Participate in agency work teams as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Building trusting relationships

Professional boundaries

Acceptance of individual differences

Infant/child development knowledge

Reflective practice

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences

Associate degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

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 ENVIROMENT:

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

OTHER:

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