Family Support Specialist

Family Support Specialist 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 516 West 11th Street, Kearney, NE 68845 $20.25 - $23.69 an hour - Full-time Two Rivers Public Health Department 13 reviews $20.25 - $23.69 an hour -

Full-time Family Support Specialist Job Description Job Title:

Family Support Specialist Revised Date:

August 9, 2024 Reports to:

Home Visitation Supervisor Scope of Authority :

Employee is not responsible for supervising other personnel.

Security/Access :

Employee will be issued picture identification and department credit card.

Job Summary :

Responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long-term contact and support with families. Assist families by increasing their ability to maintain a safe and nurturing home for their children and to parent effectively. The Family Support Specialist (FSS) will provide support and education for parents and work collaboratively with parents/caregivers utilizing individual family service plans. The FSS supports the family's efforts through education, advocacy, problem-solving, and support of the group process. Interventions should be family-centered, strengths-based, and directed at establishing a trusting relationship: promoting healthy childhood growth and development: and enhancing family well-being by reducing risk and building protective factors. Responsible for working with the community and health care systems to support the continuum of care utilization in the TRPHD district through referrals and communication. Establish and maintain partnerships with key community members including planning, preparing, and implementing projects/procedures for effective community outreach and enrichment. Completes other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum 2 years health or human service or closely related degree from accredited college or university strongly preferred. Infant Mental Health endorsement preferred (IMH-E) National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant within 6 months of employment. Proficient in Microsoft Office and common computer and database applications. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Valid driver's license and proof of personal driver's insurance required. Ability to utilize own transportation for work purposes. Ability to travel within the TRPHD seven-county service area. Further distances on occasion. Ability to work well with diverse groups in the public sector and demonstrate cultural awareness, acceptance, and sensitivity. Experience in working with or providing services to children and families. Knowledge of infant and child development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide strengths-based, in-home guidance in positive parenting skills, child development, basic living skills, emotional regulation, home and child safety, advancement of education, and assist families to achieve a higher level of functioning in their day-to-day lives. Collaborates and develops positive working relationships with health care providers, social service agencies, government offices, faith-based organizations, and other community resources to advocate on behalf of clients. Responding to client referrals and/or emergencies in person if needed within specified time frames, such as within two hours; and being on-call as needed for client referrals and issues. Participate in weekly reflective supervision sessions with the Program Supervisor and be willing to engage in building reflective capacity. Participates in gathering data and implementing Continuous Quality Improvement projects as defined by the program. Complete training necessary to perform position and necessary for professional growth, including, but not limited to, evidence-based home visitation model training and curriculum training. Represents Two Rivers Public Health Department in a manner consistent with its core mission. Participates in Department sponsored planning including the development of strategies, project proposals goals, and objectives. Establishes and maintains effective working and trusting relationships with families. This involves coordination of activities and programs, communication, and respect for other disciplines. Show flexibility concerning work schedule (to be determined by the Program Director or supervisor); evening or weekend work may be required. Maintains confidentiality particularly as it relates to HIPAA. Complies with licensure requirements and Department policies and procedures. Basic Skills and Abilities required : Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, administrative support organization, elected and appointed officials, representatives of other governmental units, private industry, and members of the general public. Readily assumes responsibility. Ability to communicate effectively and articulate both orally and in writing. Ability to think strategically. Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret technical information. Ability to organize tasks, establish priorities, and meet established deadlines. Ability to exercise objective judgment. Ability to sit, walk, stand, and drive; use hands, and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb stairs, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to demonstrate physical fitness activities. Ability to work in a smoke/tobacco-free and drug-free work environment. This position qualifies for non-exempt status as defined in the Fair Labor Standards. This position requires a 30-day notice of resignation. I have read the above job description and agree to carry out the responsibilities described therein.

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Director:

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.25 - $23.69 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Language:

Bilingual (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Kearney, NE 68845 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Kearney, NE 68845: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person