Family Support Specialist - Part Time

Firefly Children & Family Alliance; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Firefly Children & Family Alliance in Muncie, Indiana is seeking a part-time Family Support Specialist to guide and document visitation for families. The role covers several Indiana counties and requires evening shifts with at least two nights per week.

You will monitor visits, schedule sessions, provide education and support to youth and families, and coordinate with courts when needed. A valid driver's license and auto insurance are required, and transport of clients is part of the job.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Some experience in a Human Services field preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with 6 or fewer points on driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee visits between children and their parents in our visitation offices or community.
• Complete required documentation for each visit and schedule visits.
• Provide education and support to youth/families and help them achieve goals.
• Attend court with clients and render recommendations.
• Communicate with multiple institutions related to youth/family matters.

Skills

Documentation

Coaching

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults from day one.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is currently seeking a part-time Family Support Specialist in Muncie, Indiana. In this role, you will work to provide guidance, direction and documentation of visitation for the families you will serve. This position covers the following counties: Grant, Delaware, Randolph, Jay, Blackford, Wells, and Adams. You will be exposed to the Department of Children Services and the court system on occasion. You must be comfortable working evening shifts, with a minimum commitment of two nights per week, and be willing and able to transport clients of all ages using their personal vehicle. Hours are flexible and dependent on client schedules for supervised visitation.

You Will:

• Family Progress - Monitoring and Coaching (70%)

  • Complete all required documentation

  • Oversee visits between children and their parents in our visitation offices or community

  • Help schedule visits

  • Coach collaboratively – maintaining a balance between teaching and serving

  • Provide education and support to youth/families

  • Assist youth/families in achieving their goals

  • Attend all required meetings

  • It is understood that each employee follows and follows the professional standards as outlined by your perspective professional degree, license or agency policy

  • Perform any other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor

  • Communicate with multiple institutions related to youth/family matters

  • Provide transportation to youth/families

  • Attend court with clients and render recommendations

Create goals for each family

Review goals when needed

Work with other social welfare agencies

• Reporting (15%)

Maintain case and agency paperwork according to standards

Prepare written reports for the Department of Child Services / Probation office within identified time frames

You Have:

• High School diploma or GED required
  
• Some experience in a Human Services field preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance with 6 or less points on driving record.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.