Family Support Specialist
1 month ago
Kids Above All is seeking a Family Support Specialist to join our team in the Lake County/Waukegan areas office. This is a full-time position that requires a strong understanding of child development and family dynamics.
The Family Support Specialist will work with families in their homes to provide educational activities and developmental information. They will assess the needs of the children and parents, and provide resources and referrals to support their goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement service plans that meet the needs of the children and the family
- Provide child development screenings and referrals as needed
- Assess the needs of the children and parents and provide resources and referrals
- Provide child/parent activities utilizing the Parents As Teachers curriculum
- Ensure that all children in the program have their medical needs assessed
- Empower parents toward the achievement of service goals
- Work with families to develop realistic and appropriate service goals
- Ensure that assigned caseload receives bi-weekly home visits
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, early childhood education, sociology, or related field
- 0-2 years of applicable experience
- Experience with family support, prenatal health care, or early childhood preferred
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office
- Highly organized, flexible, and able to handle multiple priorities/projects well
- Ability to function well in a team environment
- Ability to demonstrate project management, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and effective communications skills
- Ability to ensure confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships
- Demonstrated problem-solving techniques
Kids Above All offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including paid time off and 14 paid holidays. We value our employees' work/life balance and offer flexible schedules and ongoing training opportunities.
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