Family Support Specialist

Description

The Bilingual Family Support Specialist (FSS) is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long-term contact and support with families. Services occur primarily within the family's home or community, using the Healthy Families America (HFA) model. This position is responsible for case management, outreach, information and referral making, in English and Spanish. HFA Core training is required and provided.

Family Support Specialists use interventions that are family-centered, strength-based, and directed at establishing a trusting relationship; strengthening the parent-child relationship; promoting healthy childhood growth and development; and enhancing family well-being by reducing risk and building protective factors. The FSS partners with families and honors diverse family structures and parenting practices.

Hours : 30-40 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays

CPI is committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. Our staff represent our community and persons with lived experience in the areas in which we serve. Our goal is to employ a workforce that supports racial equity, values differences, and celebrates unique perspectives. Everyone is welcome at CPI.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Fluent Spanish / English speaking and writing.
• Experience in working with or providing services to children and their families in a professional or personal setting.
• Experience and humility to work with the culturally diverse families.
• Experience or interest in working with people who have histories or risk for substance use.
• Willing to engage in building reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision, etc.).
• Acceptance of Individual differences.
• Ability to establish good rapport and establish trusting relationships with parents.
• Strong understanding of infant & child development and trauma-informed care.
• Experience with conflict resolution.
• Willingness to attend Healthy Families America (HFA) Core training; must pass the accreditation process.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong documentation experience
• Understanding & commitment to CPI's mission, goals & philosophies.
• Reliable transportation is required. The FSS travels to multiple locations throughout the workday.
• Must have the ability to work some evenings and Saturdays to accommodate family needs.
• Basic computer skills

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NOTICE : This job description is provided as a general summary of common job duties performed by individuals assigned this job title. It is not all-inclusive, nor is it intended to create a contract, written or implied, between employees and Child Parent Institute, nor does it in any way alter the at-will employment relationship that exists between employees and Child Parent Institute. As a condition of employment, all agency employees are expected to perform job duties assigned by agency management even when such duties are not included in their job description. CPI is an equal opportunity employer.