FAMILY SPECIALIST

2 weeks ago

Bronx NY USA, United States Acacia Network Full time
United Bronx Parents

Family Specialist Bronx, NY : 3/19/2024

Job Description

Job ID#:

3840

Job Category:

United Bronx Parents

Position Type:

Full Time

Details:

Under supervision of the Program Director, theFamily Specialistwill provide a range of culturally competent; family-centered services that support families participating in the program with healthy lifestyle goals to empower the parent-child relationship, family support systems and community integration. Family Specialist is responsible for providing office and/or support services to families including: intake and assessment; goal planning to facilitate independence and family stability; provide support and education to promote positive parent-child interaction and healthy growth and development; and coordinate with other providers for service needs, referrals and goal planning.The salary is $45,000 - $47,000/Year

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Assess social and psychological needs of families and children and the educational needs of children living at home.

+ Conduct family sessions on a monthly basis.

+ Assess, develop and coordinate services to families and children.

+ Refer families to appropriate resources, including treatment providers (for medical, mental health and dental care), child care and educational resources.

+ Monitor school performance of children, by communicating regularly with teachers and other educational professionals.

+ Create and lead psycho-educational workshops for families on topics such as child rearing, nutrition, health, and mental health.

+ Provide crisis intervention to prevent escalation of high-risk behavior, relapse, hospitalization, and other negative outcomes.

+ Acts as a liaison between families and community agencies/referrals, including Administration of Children Services (ACS).

+ Ensure that families receive safe, effective, family-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable service.

+ Carry a case load; specific number to be determined; and meet with caseload clients on a weekly basis.

+ Maintain program case files and other records as 'audit-ready' at all times as required by program funding sources, including but not limited to progress notes, individualized family service plans and psychosocial assessments specific to the family unit.

+ Utilize a strengths-based approach; maintain non-judgmental and unbiased approach.

+ Facilitate individual, group, and dyadic counseling sessions.

+ Work collaboratively with other program staff to develop and conduct parent education activities, family activities, and parent meetings; encourage parents to attend planned activities and meetings

+ Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

+ Bachelor's Degree preferred.

+ Associates Degree required with a combination of relevant experience to client population.

+ 1-3 years' experience working with the families living in supportive housing.

+ Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making.

+ Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion

+ Must be able to multi task with strong organization sills.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form.

+ Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.

+ Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.

+ Willingness to perform other related duties as assigned

+ Bilingual Spanish Preferred

*Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer*

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