Family Support Specialist

Family Support Specialist Offsite Locations

• Community Based Role
• Omaha, NE 000000000 Apply Apply Description Family Support Specialist

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Bilingual Focus Area:

SAFE Program:

School & Family Enrichment•

Child Saving Institute Pay:

$22.00 + 10%

Bilingual Differential Bilingual:

English /

Spanish Job Purpose:

The Family Support Specialist (FSS) is responsible for working in home and community

• based settings with families and children of all ages.

The FSS's primary role is to provide education, support, and service coordination.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide home
• school
• and/or community-based education and support to assist clients in acquiring parenting and/or life skills with a minimum of 50% of time spent in direct service provision.
• Complete progress notes, assessments, service plans, and discharge summaries in accordance with agency protocol and referral source requirements.
• Facilitate educational and/or support groups as required.
• Participate in team meetings and coordinate with other agencies and service providers (e.g., case managers and foster care specialists) to advocate on behalf of clients.
• Provide referrals and assist with linking families to necessary resources. Assist families in the development of informal support systems.
• Collect statistics and implement quality improvement procedures as defined by program assignment. Other Duties
• Drive to and from appointments.
• Participate in supervision sessions as required.
• Complete training necessary to perform position.
• Show flexibility regarding work schedule (to be determined by supervisor). Evening and weekend work is required.
• Facilitate a team atmosphere by working in partnership with other agency staff.
• Represent the agency and programs in a positive manner to clients, community organizations, and the public in general.
• Plan, organize and execute parenting workshops, car seat education, and other trainings as assigned.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Environment:

Most direct service work occurs in a combination of home

• and community-based environments.

Additional work may be performed in a variety of settings to meet department needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to type and perform other office skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field. Lived experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• A minimum of one year's experience in Human Services preferred.
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Basic computer skills, including ability to effectively use an electronic client and other databases. Required knowledge of and skills in: oThe child welfare system, oThe needs of neglected, abused, and exploited children and adults, oFamily functioning, and oChild development.
• Ability to work autonomously and make appropriate decisions in crisis situations.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Vehicle Requirements:

• Own transportation that meets agency vehicle inspection requirements.
• Valid driver's license with no more than 6 points.
• Proof of insurance that meets agency requirements.

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