Family Development Specialist at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Family Support, Case Management, Home Visiting, Crisis Intervention, Goal Planning, Outreach, Parent Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Multicultural Sensitivity, Service Brokerage, Developmental Screening, Community Engagement, Training, Transportation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Purpose: Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) has established a network of 27 family support centers of which UPMC Childrens Family Care Connection (FCC) has 6 centers located in neighborhoods that are under served. This network will provide family support direct social supports service to families with children from diverse backgrounds according to the level of need. The guiding principles are to create a network that would serve more families, in the ways the families find value, through strengthened and effective partnerships, and to achieve measurable goals. The primary function of the Family Development Specialist is to meet the family where they are and provide these prevention services to help encourage families to establish personal goals, cope with challenges of residing in high need communities, and establish habits and behaviors that yield positive outcomes for their families. Responsibilities: Plan and facilitate early childhood education two days a week using Pennsylvania Education Standards and Parents and Teachers Evidence Based Curriculum Responsible for caseload servicing approximately 25 to 40 families, both home visiting and/or non-home visiting Complete a minimum of one home visit per month utilizing evidenced-based curriculum models. Plan and facilitate parent leader/men connection groups. Implement two child development screenings per child served per year using appropriate developmental tools. Maintain the family support center site and ensure welcoming atmosphere. Provides case management services including goal planning, service brokerage, advocacy, referral, and support. Participate in outreach/recruit for program. Provide crisis intervention and/or referrals for families. Attend minimum of twenty hours of job-related trainings annually. Maintain files and complete all management information system paperwork accurately as required in a timely manner. Transport families to programming, well-baby visits, mental health sessions, etc. when possible. Bachelors degree or Associates degree in Human Services or related field with 2 years of experience. Experience in home visiting is preferred. Knowledge of county social service systems. Understand the FCC and County protocol for mandated reporters. Sensitivity to work with a multi-cultural community. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Valid Drivers license. CPR is based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Act 31 / 33 /34 / 73 with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Family Development Specialist provides prevention services to families, helping them establish personal goals and cope with challenges in high-need communities. Responsibilities include planning early childhood education, facilitating parent groups, and providing case management services.