Family Support Worker � Healthy Families

The Villages of Indiana; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Benefits package

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Villages of Indiana is seeking a Family Support Worker to join the Healthy Families program in Bloomington, IN. You will provide family-centered services to new and expectant families, conduct home visits, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to strengthen parent-child relationships.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience with children and families, plus an ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with or providing services to children and families.
• Experience and willingness to work with culturally diverse populations.
• Knowledge of infant and child development.

Responsibilities

• Provide family support services to children and families.
• Maintain regular and long-term contact with families.
• Conduct home visits with a family-centered and strength-based approach to assist families in strengthening parent-child relationships and goal setting.
• Collaborate with the Healthy Families team to coordinate services.

Skills

Child development

Cultural competence

Family services

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities with The Villages of Indiana

Family Support Worker – Healthy Families

Department: Healthy Families

Location: Bloomington, IN

Family Support Worker – Healthy Families

Do you enjoy helping others reach their full potential? The Villages is seeking dedicated individuals to provide family support services to new parents through the Healthy Families program.

The Family Support Worker (FSW) will act as a team member in managing and providing:

Client-centered, culturally competent, and effective services to children and their families.

Regular and long-term contact/support with families

Home visits with a family-centered and strength- based approach to assist families in strengthening parent-child relationship, improve family support system and establish goals; increase family's ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children.

Position Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience in working with or providing services to children and families.

Experience and willingness to work with the culturally diverse populations present among the site’s target population.

Knowledge of infant and child development.

The Villages of Indiana offers a team-oriented environment for case managers, social workers, and other child, family, and social services professionals with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and benefits package.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. The Villages of Indiana, Inc. will honor all experiences, perspectives, and unique identities to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. Together, The Villages strives to foster working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The Villages is Indiana’s largest private non-profit provider of Child and Family services, including Foster Care. The Villages champions every child’s right to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. We are committed to strengthening all families and embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family served.