Family Support Specialist: Home-Visit Family Services

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation; Smith River (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide comprehensive case management and supportive services to eligible families with children aged 0-5. The role emphasizes collaboration with the program coordinator, intake and ongoing assessments, and connecting families to vital services.

You will help families establish goals, utilize community resources, and maintain confidentiality while honoring diverse family structures and traditional values.

Qualifications

• AA degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• High school diploma or GED + 4 years relevant experience.
• 2 years of social services work experience.

Responsibilities

• Carries a varied caseload including ICWA, Tribal Court, and other cases.
• Assists in developing family case plans/goals and identifies community resources.
• Maintain strict client/participant confidentiality.
• Collaborates with community partners, tribal staff, and other local partners for joint case management.
• Utilizes assessment tools associated with the evidence-based program.
• Implements curriculum and tailors it to each family.
• Conducts home visits weekly and creates a developmentally supportive home environment.
• Refer families to health, nutrition, social services, mental health and other resources.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide comprehensive case management and supportive services to eligible families with children aged 0-5. The role emphasizes collaboration with the program coordinator, intake and ongoing assessments, and connecting families to vital services.

You will help families establish goals, utilize community resources, and maintain confidentiality while honoring diverse family structures and traditional values.