Role OverviewThe Family Support Worker will act as a team member in managing and providing client-centered, culturally competent, and effective services to children and their families. This includes regular and long-term contact/support with families, home visits, and assisting families in strengthening parent-child relationships and improving family support systems.
What You Will Do
The main day-to-day responsibilities of the Family Support Worker will include providing home visits with a family-centered and strength-based approach, assisting families in problem-solving, and advocating for themselves and their children.
Why It Might Be a Fit
To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to work with culturally diverse populations, have knowledge of infant and child development, and be able to provide regular local travel. You will also need to be passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in working with or providing services to children and families
- Experience and willingness to work with the culturally diverse populations present among the site's target population
- Knowledge of infant and child development
- Regular local travel
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive pay
- Benefits package
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