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Family Support Specialist for Healthy Families Program

2 months ago

Topeka, Kansas, United States Kansas Children's Service League Full time
Position Overview

Kansas Children's Service League is seeking a dedicated Family Support Specialist to join our Healthy Families initiative. This full-time role is based in Topeka, KS, offering a competitive starting wage of $18.00 per hour. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend commitments.

About Us
At Kansas Children's Service League (KCSL), we believe that strong families are the foundation of thriving communities. Established in 1893, KCSL is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of children and families across Kansas. Our mission focuses on safeguarding and promoting children's welfare, providing essential programs that address health, safety, and educational needs to help families overcome challenges related to neglect, abuse, and trauma.

Core Values for All Staff:
Every employee at KCSL plays a vital role in advancing our mission, vision, and values. We emphasize high-quality customer service, accountability, and respect for diversity. Expected attributes include professionalism, collaboration, effective communication, innovation, and goal-oriented behavior. Employees should be equipped to share information about KCSL's services and assist clients in navigating our offerings. KCSL is proud to foster a workplace culture that champions equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Role Summary
The Family Support Specialist (FSS) is tasked with cultivating trusting relationships with families, guided by the Healthy Families America framework. The FSS will conduct home visits to assist families in creating nurturing environments, fostering secure attachments between parents and children, and promoting overall family well-being. By employing an infant mental health perspective, the FSS will utilize reflective practices to enhance parent-child interactions, improve parenting techniques, and alleviate family stress.

Key Responsibilities

  • Home Visits:
    • Engage families in voluntary services through trust-building strategies.
    • Conduct initial enrollment visits and complete the FROG assessment.
    • Schedule and execute regular home visits in line with KCSL Healthy Families protocols.

Qualifications

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in providing services to children and families.
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries while offering support.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred:

  • Infant Mental Health Endorsement.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.