Trauma-Informed Family Support Specialist

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave

Employer Paid $25K Life

Health Reimbursement

Job summary

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee seeks a Family Support Specialist to create and facilitate trauma-informed activities for children in the Weaver Domestic Violence Shelter, while supporting mothers with age-appropriate activities and respite care.

The role includes co-facilitating parenting classes, coordinating childcare resources, and partnering with local schools and community organizations to assist families. Strong organizational skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus at least 1 year of child-care related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related mental health field preferred.
• Knowledge of Children’s Enrichment Activities, Trauma-Informed Care, de-escalation, Positive Discipline, ACEs, and empowerment-based service delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with child residents and organize activities, creating monthly child programming calendars.
• Manage groups from infants to teens in Family Services activities.
• Coordinate quality child enrichment activities, field trips and 4-week summer camp.
• Provide respite care for parents during therapy, case management, and other activities.
• Assist with childcare vouchers and build relationships with local centers.
• Collaborate with community youth programs for educational support and enrollments.
• Maintain confidential records and assist with data collection and documentation.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Verbal de-escalation

Positive discipline

Empowerment based service

Conflict management

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Child enrichment activities

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred (social work or related field)

Tools

MS Office

Database management

Job description

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee seeks a Family Support Specialist to create and facilitate trauma-informed activities for children in the Weaver Domestic Violence Shelter, while supporting mothers with age-appropriate activities and respite care.

The role includes co-facilitating parenting classes, coordinating childcare resources, and partnering with local schools and community organizations to assist families. Strong organizational skills and confidentiality are essential.