Bilingual Family Support Specialist I Position Available In Madison, Tennessee

Bilingual Family Support Specialist I locations
Jackson General
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 11 Days Ago
job requisition id

R-202510005

Category:

Professional City:

Jackson State:

Tennessee Shift:

8

• Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Under the Direction of the Program Supervisor, assists with strengthening the parent-child relationship through improving parenting skills and meeting the dependency needs of the parents. Responsible for optimizing the home environment for the physical and mental well-being of children who are at risk of being abused or neglected and their families. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Establishes a trusting relationship with families by initiating and maintaining regular family contact.
Establishes a family case plan with goals, objectives, and activities with the family and supervisor.
Uses observation skills to assess the family dynamics and dysfunction, and implements appropriate interventions.
Ensures compliance with grant regulations and requirements as directed through the Department of Health.
Consistently follows First Five Initiative policies and procedures. Has working knowledge of parent-child interactions, child development issues, and the dynamics of child abuse and neglect.
Consistently applies this information in working with the families. Empowers families to make and attend medical appointments and meetings with social service agencies.
May be required to provide transportation to medical or social service appointments based on need.
Acts as a liaison between community resources and families.
Will be asked to serve primarily Spanish speaking families.
Must have the ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English and Spanish.
Has familiarity with community resources and makes appropriate referrals to meet the needs of families.
May be responsible for community outreach in the area served.
Meets with supervisor on a weekly regularly scheduled basis to evaluate family status.
Documents pertinent information related to family observation and activities and worker intervention in the family file.
Attends and participates in regular staff meetings, case conferences, in-service training, and other meetings as required or directed.
Can collaborate, with consent, with other organizations and agencies to provide a comprehensive array of services to families.
Consistently plans appropriate service intervention dispositions for families in need of extra support services.
Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with co-workers as part of a team.
Demonstrates maturity in interpersonal staff relationships.
Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Must complete all Healthy Families America training components.
• Must complete all

AIMHI-TN

components as required by the State.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License required.

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of experience working with or providing services to children and their families preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to demonstrate maturity and experience in successfully working with infants and young children and their parents.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and Spanish.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of local resources.
• Knowledge of infant and child development.

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Good communication skills required for frequent contact with families, other hospital personnel, and community agencies.
• Ability to relate effectively with families. Compassionate and sensitive to the needs of families.
• Experience and willingness to work with culturally diverse populations present among the target population.
• Ability to use the proper channels of communication.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department.
• Acceptance of individual differences.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS

• Acts as a role model for their families, other hospital personnel, and community agencies.
• Demonstrates leadership and the ability to teach.
• Open to reflective practice.