Family Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Kingston, New York, United States The Institute for Family Health Full time
Job Summary:

The Family Support Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Family Support Specialist Supervisor to optimize the home environment for the physical and mental well-being of children and their families. This role requires establishing trusting relationships with at-risk families, providing transportation, and facilitating access to community resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish a trusting relationship with at-risk families through regular client contact and home visits.
• Provide transportation to and from visits and trainings, with mileage reimbursement as per staff automobile policy.
• Develop case plans with goals, objectives, and activities to assist families, in collaboration with the Supervisor and family members.
• Assist parents in making and attending appointments for doctors, social service agencies, and other relevant services.
• Act as a liaison between families and other community agencies, ensuring access to necessary resources.
• Familiarize yourself with available community resources and know how to access services appropriate to the needs of clients.
• Utilize prenatal and child development curricula to support family well-being.
• Meet with the Supervisor on a weekly basis to review cases and evaluate client status, and attend staff meetings and relevant trainings.
• Perform street and community outreach for program promotion and case finding, as needed.
• Conduct assessments as required, and perform other related duties in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with or providing services to children and families preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Basic computer and internet navigational skills required.
• Computer literacy with Windows-based operating systems and MS Office applications required.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) technology preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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