FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - MIECHV at UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY INC.

Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Family Support, Child Development, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Community Resources, Record Keeping, Goal Setting, Trust Building, Parenting Strategies, Safety Assessment, Teamwork, Physical Work, Data Management, Confidentiality, Professional Development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description An Equal Opportunity Employer POSITION: Family Support Specialist REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Services Director SALARY: As per agency salary schedule FLSA: Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The Family Support Specialist will deliver essential family support services within clients’ homes. Follow evidence-based Parents as Teachers model to educate and support families with environmental, financial, developmental, and health & safety concerns. This role involves meticulous record-keeping, record-keeping, report completion, and efficient handling of information ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Address family and client inquiries regarding information and referrals. Establish rapport and cultivate trust with individuals and families from all backgrounds Grasp the complexities of children, individuals, and family behavior Guide families on child development milestones, effective parenting strategies, and fostering positive personal growth. Identify strengths and recognize problems related to the family’s needs and assist families with setting goals. Access family safety and development to facilitate referrals to community resources. Schedule and provide in home family support services to families. Documenting in designated data system regarding services and assessments. Completing required Program service forms with families. Providing developmental activities, information and screening to families. Connecting and supporting families to self-identified resources. Following confidentiality with regards to family information and documentation. Completion of the Iowa Family Support Certification Exam. Support the Program Director with recruitment efforts for the Parent Advisory Council. Provide PAT Groups with the support of other Family Support Workers and the Program Director. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as information sources concerning program. Fill in for other staff members when necessary. Input, access and retrieve computer data for programmatic needs. Assist with reports and statistics. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years’ experience in related field and/or an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field (ex. Human services or education). Must demonstrate professional development competency within the first six months of employment. Training and competence in understanding and responding to risk factors affecting children’s social and emotional competence. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and organizational skills. Knowledge of community resources and ability to access these resources. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work as a team member to accomplish goals for effective program coordination and implementation. Ability to travel as required, viable means of transportation, and evidence of insurability. Ability to perform medium heavy physical work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force on occasion, up to 20-30 pounds frequently, and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such as activities as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping, including some repetitive motion. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Essential duties are intended to describe those functions essential to the performance of this job, and “other’ duties include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. My signature below indicates that I have received and reviewed the duties listed on my job description. I also understand that I should contact my supervisor if I have any questions or concerns regarding this job description. _____________________________________________________ ____________ Employee Signature Date _____________________________________________________ Print Name

Responsibilities

The Family Support Specialist will deliver essential family support services within clients’ homes, following the Parents as Teachers model. This role includes addressing family inquiries, guiding families on child development, and documenting services and assessments.