Family Support Specialist - In-Home Visits & Flexible Hours

Maryland Nonprofits; Baltimore (MD); In loco; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Maryland Nonprofits seeks a Family Support Advocate to provide strength-based services to prenatal-3 families. You will conduct intake, assess needs, develop action plans, and coordinate resources during in-home visits to build family effectiveness.

Responsibilities include goal setting within 30 days, regular progress reviews, and culturally responsive teaching to strengthen parenting skills. A driver’s license and car are required, with flexible hours including weekends.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences preferred; Associate degree in Human Services or related field.
• Bilingual preferred.
• 3-5 years in Human or Social Services; 1 year with children and families; case management or service coordination preferred.
• Experience and willingness to work with a culturally diverse population.

Mansioni

• Complete family intake and assessment for each family within 30 days.
• Complete family goal plan within 30 days for each family assigned.
• Review family goal plans at least every 30 days to measure progress.
• Role model effective parenting and nurturing skills for families.
• Provide direct teaching using curriculum to strengthen parent/child relationships.
• Identify and mobilize resources within and outside the family; provide linkages as needed.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends/evenings, to meet family needs.
• Complete the expected number of home visits based on service intensity.
• Maintain accurate case files for each family.
• Complete assessments and documentation within timelines required by funder.
• Meet weekly with Clinical Supervisor to discuss cases and plan visits.
• Complete required statistical reports and attend meetings.
• Participate in agency work teams as assigned.

Conoscenze

Oral and written comms

Relationship building

Professional boundaries

Cultural sensitivity

Infant/child development

Reflective practice

Formazione

Bachelor’s in Behavioral Sciences

Associate in Human Services or related

Descrizione del lavoro

Maryland Nonprofits seeks a Family Support Advocate to provide strength-based services to prenatal-3 families. You will conduct intake, assess needs, develop action plans, and coordinate resources during in-home visits to build family effectiveness.

Responsibilities include goal setting within 30 days, regular progress reviews, and culturally responsive teaching to strengthen parenting skills. A driver’s license and car are required, with flexible hours including weekends.