Job description

The BVCAP Healthy Families of America (HFA) Program is seeking a full time Family Support Specialist.

Description:

The Family Support Specialist (FSS) is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long-term contact/support with families. This activity will occur primarily within the family’s home; each visit should last for at least one hour. The interventions should be family-centered, strength-based, and directed at: establishing a trusting relationship; assisting in strengthening the parent-child relationship; assisting parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment; improving the family support system; and increasing the family’s ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children. The activities may also include identifying and referring for contact/appointments at other supportive agencies, including health care appointments. The FSS will also be responsible for assisting the family in establishing goals and a plan for accomplishment of those goals, as well as the assessment of the growth and development of the target child and health assessments for the participant.

Healthy Families America- Family Support Specialist

· Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

· Experience working with young children and their families

· an ability to establish trusting relationships

· acceptance of individual differences

· knowledge of infant and child development

· open to reflective practice

· Strong knowledge and commitment to serving families from diverse social and economic backgrounds.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks

· Comfortable working in client’s homes as well as completing virtual home visits

· Background check required

· Must have transportation

· Bi-lingual applicants encouraged to apply

Please send resume and cover letter to Shannon Lemus, Healthy Families America Program Manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pawtucket, RI 02860: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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