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1 day ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Family Support Specialist to join our team at Marillac St. Vincent Family Services Inc. The successful candidate will provide a broad range of services to families enrolled in the Child Development program, establishing and maintaining relationships with families to promote social and emotional development of the children, enhance family functioning, and improve their childcare experience.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain a caseload of 36 families in the Birth-Five programs, while also supporting 5 to 12 classrooms and families, as needed.
- Establish and maintain relationships with families to promote social and emotional development of the children, enhance family functioning, and improve their childcare experience.
- Provide case management services to parents and families, including childcare issues, diverse learning services, behavior management, homelessness, unemployment, neglect/abuse, assistance with housing, emergency food needs, and clothing.
- Share relevant information with ECE staff and maintain communication regarding referral outcomes.
- Conduct classroom meetings with the educational staff as needed to provide additional information to families regarding classroom dynamics.
- Provide short-term crisis intervention to children and families as needed.
- Initiate referrals and linkages to community agencies, including Chicago Public Schools and Early Intervention.
- Assist families in obtaining appropriate and timely services for diverse learning, including IEP and IFSPs.
- Develop and manage collaborative relationships with community agencies, school services, onsite service providers, consultants, and parents to advocate for the needs of the child(ren).
- Organize annual training for ECE staff addressing areas where Family Support Services involvement is necessary, as well as special topics as needed.
- Coordinate monthly parent groups based on needs or interests identified at the start of the school year via survey.
- Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW), Human Services, Family and Consumer Science, Family Studies, Psychology, or Counseling required.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with culturally diverse families required.
- Gateways for Opportunity Family Support Level 5 Credential or eligible.
- Spanish speaking preferred.
- Demonstrates skills in documentation and record-keeping.
- Demonstrates intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and video conference software.
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