Role OverviewThe Family Service Worker will work as a member of a team with program staff and community resources to provide a continuum of services to children and families in an effort to strengthen and preserve families, assist in identifying individual needs and providing and assisting in coordinating services to meet each family's needs.
What You Will Do
Specific responsibilities include: Engage parents in identifying needs and developing intervention plans, Act as an advocate for children and families, Assist with recruitment, screening and enrollment, Provide support and crisis intervention with families and children, Advocate for children and families, Plan and implement activities, Participate in home visits, Work in a collaborative effort with agency/community resources, Facilitate parent support groups, Conduct parent, child and staff training sessions, Work cooperatively as a member of a team, Keep client files in order and up to date.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!
Requirements
- Associate, Baccalaureate or advanced degree from a recognized college or university with specialization in family support psychology, sociology, family life education, or social work
- Previous experience working with low-income families is preferred
- 1 year of case management experience
- Experience working with young children and low-income families
- Ability to assess individual and family needs, develop plans and coordinate needed services to fulfill plans
- Good understanding of child development, common childhood behavior problems and appropriate interventions
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