Family Support Worker – Healthy Families

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

Job summary

The Villages of Indiana is seeking a Family Support Worker for the Healthy Families program to assist new parents and families, providing supportive services focused on child development and family strengthening. You will work as part of a collaborative team delivering client-centered, culturally competent services.

Responsibilities include home visits, regular contact with families, and helping families set and achieve goals while promoting their ability to advocate for themselves and their

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Home visits with a family-centered, strength-based approach to assist families in strengthening parent-child relationships and improve family support systems.
• Regular and long-term contact with families to provide supportive services and guidance.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience with children and families

Diversity awareness

Knowledge of infant and child development

Job description

Family Support Worker – Healthy Families

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.