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Family Support SpecialistThe Institute for Family Health • Kingston, NY
Family Support Specialist

Family Support Specialist

The Institute for Family Health • Kingston, NY
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Description

SUMMARY:

Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive? Join our home visiting program as a Family Support Specialist and be the cornerstone of positive change in your community!
In this rewarding role, you'll work directly with families in their homes to create nurturing environments that promote the physical and mental well-being of children. Under the guidance of a dedicated Supervisor, you'll provide personalized support, resources, and strategies to empower families and ensure children reach their fullest potential.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

  • Establishes a trusting relationship with at-risk families by initiating and maintaining regular client contact, predominantly in participants’ homes, with some early mornings to accommodate participant family schedules.
  • Provides transportation to and from visits and trainings with mileage reimbursement as per staff automobile policy; Must have full access to vehicle during work hours.
  • Establishes a case plan with goals, objectives and activities to assist family, with Supervisor and family.
  • Assists parents in making and potentially attending an appointment for doctors, social service agencies, etc. Acts as a liaison between families and other community agencies. Assures that all family members have a primary care provider.
  • Familiarizes self with available community resources and knows how to access services appropriate to needs of client.
  • Utilizes prenatal and child development curricula.
  • Meets with Supervisor on weekly basis to review cases and evaluate client status; attends staff meetings and relevant trainings.
  • Performs street and community outreach for program promotion and case finding.
  • May conduct assessments as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned in a timely manner.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

  • Ability to be non-judgmental, compassionate, empathetic, and insightful.
  • Able to establish trusting relationships; have good problem-solving skills; demonstrated experience working with youth and families.
  • Show respect and sensitivity for others' needs and rights, including those with differing cultural, racial, sexual, or ethnic identities.
  • Have knowledge of community resources, good listening skills.
  • Identify family strengths, foster self-sufficiency and independence in families, and be satisfied with on-going projects where positive outcomes are often not immediately apparent.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Experience in working with or providing services to children and families preferred
  • Valid Driver's License required\
  • Basic computer and internet navigational skills required
  • Computer literacy with Windows-based operating systems and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required
  • Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) technology preferred
  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

The Institute for Family offers a generous, comprehensive, and competitive range of benefits and perks with the best employers in New York to our staff. Employees have the ability to choose which plan is the best for them and their families at every stage of life.

Health Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.

Time-Off

Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.

Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement.

Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan

Save your own money for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth (post-tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options.

Life Insurance

An employer-sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents.

Short & Long-Term Disability

Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax-free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year.

Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement

Financial assistance for work-related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs

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