Job description
The Family Support Specialist partners within our agency and the community to provide quality, comprehensive support services to families, children, and individuals in the Mohawk Valley. The Family Support Specialist works in partnership with enrolled families toward the goal of achieving the family’s maximum potential by learning to recognize obstacles, finding resources, solving problems, and ultimately achieving long-term self-sufficiency. The role of the Family Support Specialist is to empower families by individualizing and focusing on strengths of every individual. They serve as a liaison between the classroom and the home.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- AA/AAS or certification in Human Services, counseling or related field required by program within 18 months of hire. Experience in home visiting, group facilitation, direct support preferred
- Must be physically able to perform the duties of the job and move up to 50 lbs
- Microsoft Office applications, internet, email, data base entry, zoom experience preferred
- Ability to relate to and respect people of varied backgrounds
- Willing and able to travel throughout 3 counties; have reliable transportation
- Knowledge of local community, state, and federal referral sources
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and keep detailed accountability
- Background check, fingerprint clearance, physical exam, and TB
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Language:
- Bilingual (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
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