Role OverviewThe Family Support Specialist is a non-exempt position responsible for providing on-site individual and family interventions. This individual works as a team member with a case manager, foster parents, primary caregivers, guardian ad litem, and other appropriate professionals.
What You Will Do
Provide assistance, intervention, and education related to issues such as substance abuse, adjustment and relationship issues, stress, daily living skills, budget training, and employment assistance.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This position requires flexibility, the ability to work in high-stress situations, and the ability to work with individuals who exhibit physically and/or verbally aggressive behaviors.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children and/or families within a need-identified social welfare system.
- Child Welfare experience preferred.
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in high-stress situations
- Ability to work with individuals who exhibit physically and/or verbally aggressive behaviors
Benefits
- $18.00 per hour
- 15 PTO Days per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Healthcare Concierge
- Financial Wellness Program
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
- Supplemental Accident, Hospital Liability & Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Pet, Legal, and Identity Theft insurance
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
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