Family Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Buffalo, New York, United States Child & Family Services of Erie County Full time
Job Title: Family Support Specialist

Company Overview:

Child & Family Services of Erie County is a leading provider of child welfare services, dedicated to promoting the well-being and safety of children and families. Our mission is to provide compassionate and effective support to help families overcome challenges and achieve stability.

Salary:

$22-$24 per hour based on education and experience.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Family Support Specialist to join our team. As a Family Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in facilitating visitation between parents and their children, providing coaching and guidance to help parents develop essential parenting skills and build strong relationships with their children.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate initial face-to-face meetings with parents to explain visit coaching, develop a visit schedule, and identify the child's needs.
  • Supervise visits to ensure the safety and well-being of children and ensure that children's needs are the primary focus of each visit.
  • Meet with parents after each visit to review the visit plan and rehearse as needed.
  • Use coaching, modeling, praising/cheering, rehearsal, and focusing on strengths to assist parents in recognizing and meeting their children's needs.
  • Frequently provide transportation to children as needed.
  • Ensure timely completion of progress notes in the electronic case record following each visit.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a human services field.
  • Experience in child welfare, such as foster care/adoption or parenting education preferred.
  • Ability to form strength-based, collaborative working relationships.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Personable and outgoing.
  • Shifts may include evenings and weekends.
  • Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation.

Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • 14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays).
  • Bereavement: Four Paid Days.
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance.
  • Medical, Two Plan Options.
  • Dental, Two Plan Options.
  • Vision Insurance.
  • Wellness Program and Incentives.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions.
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Dependent Care FSA Retirement.
  • Employee Referral Bonus.
  • Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
  • 403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years.

Others:

Child & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. We strive to promote safety, health, and wellness for all individuals and communities we serve.



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