Family Support Specialist

at  Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?
Join us in our mission as a Family Support Specialist at Catholic Charities of Columbia & Greene.
Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

As the Family Support Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in individuals’ lives, making a significant impact through:

• Maintain positive professional communication with families enrolled in the program while offering guidance and suggestions to the parent.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with parents in the program. Working to meet program goals.
• Formulate a Family Goal Plan for the parent and target child in conjunction with the parent.
• Developing and strengthening parents in their ability to parent independently.
• Maintain medical records in the NYS MIS system including immunizations, well baby visits, and lead screenings as required by the HFA model.
• Conducted developmental screenings (ASQ and ASQSE) at required increments as set by HFA, reviewing these with Child Development Specialist

Family Support Specialist Minimum Salary: $20.50
Family Support Specialist Maximum Salary: $21.00
Family Support Specialist Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30-4:30
Thursday 11-7

Qualifications:

• This position requires local travel with mileage reimbursement in personal car
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• 1-3 years of experience dealing with a diverse population

• Maintain positive professional communication with families enrolled in the program while offering guidance and suggestions to the parent.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with parents in the program. Working to meet program goals.
• Formulate a Family Goal Plan for the parent and target child in conjunction with the parent.
• Developing and strengthening parents in their ability to parent independently.
• Maintain medical records in the NYS MIS system including immunizations, well baby visits, and lead screenings as required by the HFA model.
• Conducted developmental screenings (ASQ and ASQSE) at required increments as set by HFA, reviewing these with Child Development Specialis