Family Support Specialist, Outreach

4 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States Jewish Family Service Full time
Job Title: Family Support Specialist, Outreach

At Jewish Family Service of San Diego, we are seeking a compassionate and mission-driven individual to join our Family Support Liaison Program (FSLP) team as a Family Support Specialist. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your critical thinking skills and interpersonal experience to make a meaningful difference in our communities and help change lives across San Diego.

The Family Support Specialist plays an integral role on the FSLP team and supports the entire agency by building trust in our communities and hope for a better tomorrow. This position reports directly to the Family Support Liaison Supervisor and works closely with the Wraparound Coach, other Family Support Specialists, and the FSLP team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Promote an individualized, family-driven, community-based, culturally competent, and trauma-informed system of care
  • Provide on-going intensive case management and crisis intervention to an estimated caseload of 12-15 families
  • Work collaboratively with another Family Support Specialist (when available) to develop and support a family plan, including required tasks and timelines
  • Lead or co-lead family meetings; conduct formal and informal assessments of parents and caregivers; and identify family strengths and areas of need
  • Foster and maintain ongoing relationships with family members, PSWs and CWS staff, other providers, and community resources to coordinate services and advocate for families

Requirements:

  • Parents/guardians who have previous involvement/life experience with Child Welfare Services (CWS or CPS)
  • Personal experience and knowledge of the African American/Black community required
  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including ability to collaborate with other FSLP staff, CWS staff, and community providers
  • Experience setting limits when working with stressed clients, often in some level of urgency
  • Comfort in an environment that supports intersecting identities and working closely as a team
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
  • Valid CA driver's license, a reliable automobile, insurance, and willingness to drive off-site/travel throughout San Diego County. Client transport may be necessary. (please note that mileage is reimbursed)

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego:

Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving.

We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit https://www.jfssd.org/



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