family support specialist

Health Connect America

<div>Overview:
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Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America!</b></p><p></p><div><br>
Before you get started on your journey with <b>Health Connect America</b>, take some time to learn more about us. At <b>Health Connect America</b>, all services are guided by a unified, trauma-informed approach. Across every program, we are committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care that fosters healing and growth. Our services are delivered by clinically trained staff, grounded in a therapeutic mindset and informed by research and evidence-based practices at every level of care.<b> Health Connect America</b> and its affiliate brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation. We provide our services directly to those in need whether that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our office settings. <b>Health Connect America</b> is honored to be a part of the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives. At <b>Health Connect America</b>, we are dedicated to making meaningful connections every day through creating quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.</div><p><b>
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Responsibilities:
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The Family Support Specialist provides best practice, quality clinical services, ensures all documentation is completed per Payer&rsquo;s, state licensing agent&rsquo;s, COA, &amp; HCA&rsquo;s standards and established guidelines and assist with marketing for new referrals.</div><br>
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Communicate with customers, colleagues, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate, or explain information, and address complaints/concerns.
</li><li>Develop treatment plans with the input of the treatment team and the Clinical Supervisor</li><li>
Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions and skill building as outlined in the Treatment Plan</li><li>
Implement Health Connect America approved therapeutic interventions as delineated on the treatment plan with clients and their families</li><li>
Complete all client documentation within established time frames</li><li>
Attend and actively participate in weekly Treatment Team meetings
</li><li>Link the client and family with specific services and resources as identified in the treatment plan</li><li>
Serve as a liaison with other professionals and agencies as related to the client
</li><li>Actively recruit new referrals to ensure that your caseload stays full</li><li>
Provide 24/7 on-call support for clients as per program requirements</li><li>
Ensure compliance with all state regulatory bodies &amp; COA standards.
</li>Participate in and complete all assigned training and professional development activities, including E Learning courses.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p>Qualifications:
<ul><li>A Bachelor's degree in a human services discipline such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or Criminal Justice, along with 1 year of experience working with children (including internships or volunteer experiences) is preferred, OR a BA/BS degree with 3 years of relevant experience.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Be Well with HCA:</b></div><br>
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We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance.</li><li>
We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.</li><li>
Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.</li><li>
Additional benefits include:</li><li>
Access to a Health Navigator</li></ul><ul><li>
Health Savings Account with company contribution</li><li>
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account</li><li>
401(k) Retirement Plan</li><li>
Benefits Hub</li><li>
Tickets at Work</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America!</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Health Connect America</i></b><i> and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. For more information on Equal Opportunity, please click here </i><i>Equal Employment Opportunity Posters</i></div></div>

Family Support Specialist (TN)

Luminous Mind

<p><b>Job Title:</b> Home Visitor Specialist</p><p><b>Organization:</b> Luminous Mind Foundation</p><p><b>Location:</b> Hybrid</p><p><b>Reports to:</b> Program Supervisor &ndash; Home Visiting Program</p><p><b>FLSA Status:</b> Non-Exempt</p><p><b>Type:</b> Full-Time</p><p><b>Position Summary:</b></p><p>The Home Visitor Specialist provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-</p><p>based home visiting services to families with young children across New Mexico. The specialist</p><p>is responsible for building trusting relationships with caregivers, promoting positive parenting</p><p>practices, enhancing child development, and connecting families to vital resources. The Home</p><p>Visitor plays a critical role in advancing Luminous Mind Foundation&rsquo;s mission to close service</p><p>gaps in underserved communities.</p><p><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><p><b>Direct Service Delivery:</b></p><ul><li>Provide in-home or virtual visits to families on a weekly or biweekly basis, following the</li></ul><p>designated home visiting model.</p><ul><li>Conduct developmental screenings, parenting assessments, and health and safety</li></ul><p>evaluations.</p><ul><li>Deliver parenting education, child development support, and guidance on early childhood</li></ul><p>milestones.</p><ul><li>Encourage positive parent-child interaction and emotional bonding.</li></ul><p><b>Family Engagement &amp; Support:</b></p><ul><li>Build strong, trusting relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist families in setting goals and developing plans to improve well-being and self-</li></ul><p>sufficiency.</p><ul><li>Connect families with community resources, including healthcare, housing, early</li></ul><p>education, and behavioral health services.</p><ul><li>Support families in navigating crises and provide emotional support when needed.</li></ul><p><b>Documentation &amp; Compliance:</b></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of all visits, assessments,</li></ul><p>referrals, and outcomes.</p><ul><li>Utilize electronic data systems in accordance with program standards and funder</li></ul><p>requirements.</p><ul><li>Participate in regular reflective supervision and team meetings.</li></ul><p><b>Professional Development:</b></p><ul><li>Complete all required initial and ongoing training (e.g., reflective practice, mandated</li></ul><p>reporting, model-specific curricula).Phone: 915.260.8113</p><p>Fax: 833.428.3821</p><p>www.luminousmind.life</p><p>2601 E. Yandell, Ste 104,</p><p>El Paso, TX 79903.</p><ul><li>Stay informed about best practices in early childhood development, family systems, and</li></ul><p>trauma-informed care.</p><p><b>Collaboration &amp; Communication:</b></p><ul><li>Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and community partners.</li></ul><ul><li>Represent the foundation in a professional manner during outreach or public</li></ul><p>engagements.</p><ul><li>Support program outreach and recruitment of eligible families.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><p><b>Education:</b></p><p>High School Diploma</p><p>Associate&rsquo;s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services,</p><p>or related field required.</p><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a case-by-</p><p>case basis.</p><p><b>Experience:</b></p><ul><li>Experience working with children and families in home visiting, case management, or</li></ul><p>early childhood settings.</p><ul><li>Knowledge of infant/toddler development, trauma-informed care, and family systems</li></ul><p>preferred.</p><ul><li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.</li></ul><p><b>Skills:</b></p><ul><li>Compassionate, non-judgmental, and strengths-based approach to working with families.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work independently in the field and manage a flexible caseload.</li></ul><ul><li>Comfort using technology and electronic documentation tools.</li></ul><p><b>Working Conditions:</b></p><ul><li>Must be able to travel to family homes within the service area.</li></ul><ul><li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance required.</li></ul><ul><li>Must pass background checks and meet state eligibility to work with children.</li></ul><ul><li>Flexible schedule including occasional evenings or weekends may be required.</li></ul><p>Pay: $19.00 per hour</p><p>Work Location: On the road</p>

Home Visitor Otero/ Linlcon County

Missouri Alliance for Children & Families

<p><b>Job description</b></p><p>Missouri Alliance for Children and Families invites you to join our team of value-driven staff who are committed to providing opportunities to youth and families to reach their individualized goals. We do this through fostering connections, thinking creatively, sustaining authentic relationships and treating all with whom we engage through a trauma informed lens. Because we value work/life balance, our full-time staff receive competitive salaries and a generous benefit package.</p><ul><li>4+ weeks/year of paid time off</li><li>Eight paid holidays</li><li>Employer paid medical insurance with free counseling included</li><li>Dental &amp; Vision insurance</li><li>401(k) with employer match</li><li>Employer paid life insurance and more</li><li>Visit https://macf.millercares.com/ to view all the benefits we offer.</li></ul><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><p>Clinical Component:</p><p>1. Implement the Wraparound process with each assigned client and/or family, obtain guardian signature on Release of Information, facilitate Family Support Team meetings, write individualized care plan, arrange/schedule child and family support providers, and monitor on-going coordination of the care plan implementation.</p><p>2. Initiate and complete family/child assessments that address safety, risks, family strengths and needs, domestic violence issues and any other socioeconomic needs relating to sound treatment planning. Make decisions regarding permanency goals, necessary services, and make recommendations to the court.</p><p>3. Maintain face-to-face contact with each referred child and their caregiver once every week which requires extensive travel based on the individual needs of assigned child and/or family. Must be able to drive up to a minimum of 8 hours/day and must be able to operate a motor vehicle throughout employment.</p><p>4. Maintain contact with family members as appropriate. Facilitate and/or supervise approved visitation between referred client and identified family members, especially parents and siblings, as requested by the Family Support Team and/or ordered by the Court.</p><p>5. Facilitate Family Support Team meetings while making decisions on the placement of the child.</p><p>6. Continually monitor and evaluate service planning with each child, family and other Family Support Team (FST) members as well as monitoring their activities and getting updates on each family from all service providers involved.</p><p>7. Participate on related Care Management teams and Case Reviews of the client case load.</p><p>8. Ensure quality of treatment activities by continuously evaluating the impact of services provided for the child and family.</p><p>9. Be available to meet the needs of the family (often outside of normal working hours).</p><p>10. Direct, plan, arrange, and/or provide crisis intervention as needed.</p><p>11. Manage the disenrollment process and assure a smooth transition to follow-up services and supports.</p><p>12. Facilitate permanency and family connections through use of family search and engagement techniques.</p><p>13. Provide opportunities for natural supports to be engaged in the child/youth&rsquo;s life and participate in the care planning process.</p><p>14. Testify on behalf of abused and neglected children in court.</p><p>15. Assess risk of child abuse/neglect and ongoing safety of children.</p><p>16. Assess child and family functioning, protective factors, family strengths, family needs, stressors and coping mechanisms.</p><p>17. Engage families who may not want the service.</p><p>18. Evaluate the impact of services provided for the child and family and help them plan for and adjust to transitions.</p><p>19. Be knowledgeable of and follow Federal and State laws, as well as MACF and CD policies and procedures.</p><p>20. Other duties as assigned.</p><p>Administrative Component:</p><p>1. Direct coordination of child and family support providers.</p><p>2. Assure provider skills match those required by individual care plans.</p><p>3. Submit outcome data, satisfaction surveys, and treatment and service documentation to the respective Senior Care Manager.</p><p>4. Attend regular Care Management Team supervision meeting.</p><p>5. Maintain and update CSWIS information and other required documentation.</p><p>6. Attend staff meetings, Family Support Team meetings, training, conferences, and court hearings.</p><p>7. Maintain client and staff files according to Alliance standards and as required by policy and procedures.</p><p>8. Complete continuing care and disenrollment packets, distribute to required parties, to the Senior Care Manager, and meet face to face with the relevant Children&rsquo;s Division&rsquo;s county service worker and supervisor, if requested, to review client status.</p><p>9. Plan and facilitate or co-facilitate Family Support Team meetings at least every 30 days or more frequently as needed.</p><p>10. Interact with community professionals as required including CD, CPS, MRDD, DYS staff, School personnel, and the DJO and other court personnel.</p><p>11. Coordinate the implementation of client&rsquo;s individualized care plan.</p><p>12. Required to have a cell phone and use it to receive/make work- related calls in order to fulfill the duties of this position.</p><p><b>Requirements/Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a human behavioral science <b>and </b>2 years of experience in a related field.</li><li>Or a Master's degree in a related field.</li><li>Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, reliable transportation, and a good driving record to allow approval to drive a company vehicle.</li><li>Pass background check and fingerprinting.</li></ul><p><i><b>Locations Currently Available:</b></i></p><ul><li>Kansas City Missouri Area</li></ul><p>Please visit our website at: http://ma-cf.org/</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $46,000.00 - $49,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: On the road</p>

Social Worker/Case Manager

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo

Helping People. Changing Lives.
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This role is limited term, which is expected to work between 3-12 months.
<br>Must be fluent in two or more languages, including one that supports the needs of the program and community.
<br>Provides coordination and leadership to the Positive Opportunities for Parenting Success program(POPS2) with support from the Family and Community Support Services’ Parent Educator/Advocate Coordinator and Department Manager. The Lead Case Manager will oversee coordination of services, which includes but is not limited to working with POPS2 staff and families participating in the program. Will work directly with families to screen for eligibility, develop case plans, and connect families to the resources/services they need. , Supports CAPSLO’s mission by providing direct services to clients and their families to achieve self-sufficiency.
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<b>What you bring to the table:</b><br>
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<li>Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Family Studies.</li>
<li>Three years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).</li>
<li>Must be fluent in two or more languages, including one that supports the needs of the program and community.</li>
<li>Depending on the department assigned, a valid California driver’s license, a current DMV driving record, and proof of insurance may be required to fulfill job-related travel. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.</li>
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<b>As a Lead Case Manager you will:</b><br>
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<li>Program Coordination: Oversees all aspects of POPS2 group sessions, including scheduling sites, arranging childcare and meals, and ensuring smooth session logistics. Attends each session to support families and address concerns.</li>
<li>Family Recruitment & Engagement: Collaborates with the Father Engagement Specialist to recruit families, develop outreach materials, and conduct eligibility screenings. Builds strong relationships with participants through regular communication and home visits.</li>
<li>Case Management: Conducts comprehensive family needs assessments, develops individualized case plans, and connects families to appropriate community resources. Provides follow-up to ensure services are received and supports families in building self-sufficiency.</li>
<li>Team Collaboration: Leads regular case review and program update meetings with POPS2 staff to ensure coordinated service delivery and shared understanding of participant progress.</li>
<li>Community Networking: Maintains up-to-date knowledge of local services and builds partnerships with agencies to enhance referral networks and support systems for families.</li>
<li>Data & Reporting: Collects and enters data into the ClientTrack system, compiles reports for program evaluation, and prepares monthly updates for the Board.</li>
<li>Mission & Safety: Upholds CAPSLO’s mission and safety standards, ensuring services are delivered with professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to family well-being.</li>
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Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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To view the full job description click HERE.
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#HSW
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For a comprehensive list of employee perks and benefits, please visit capslo.org/careers.
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For questions regarding the application process or open positions, contact the Recruiting Department at 805-544-4355 or email us at recruitment@capslo.org.
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EOE/V/ADA/Drug Free Workplace/Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic.

Lead Case Manager

City of Virginia Beach

<div><div><div><div><div>Requisition ID:
</div><div><b>48828</b></div>
</div><div><div>Work Location:
</div><div><b>Human Services - Virginia Beach Blvd offices</b></div>
</div><div><div>Pay Range:
</div><div><b>G.25, $57,012.80 - $88,358.40</b></div>
</div><div><div>Starting Salary:
</div><div><b>Depending upon Qualifications</b></div>
</div><div><div>Work Schedule:
</div><div><b>Monday - Friday 8am-5pm</b></div>
</div><div><div>Part Time Hours/Wk:
</div></div><div></div><div><div>Job Open Date:
</div><div><b>4/13/26</b></div>
</div><div><div>Application Deadline:
</div><div><b>4/26/26</b></div>
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</div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Duties:</b></p>
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</div></div></div><div><p>Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking candidates for the position of Human Services <b>Family Services Specialist II</b> in the Resource Development Unit. This position is primarily responsible for providing the recruitment, preparation and assessment of families seeking to become licensed foster/resource parents with the agency.</p><p>
Representative Duties:</p><ul><li>
Partner with the Placement Resource Recruiter with planning, organizing, and participating in community outreach and marketing activities designed to promote fostering children that are in temporary<b> </b>custody of the VBDHS.</li><li>
Participate with scheduling and coordinating recruitment events in places such as church functions, PTA, malls, festivals, online etc.</li><li>
Answering incoming recruitment calls from the public.</li><li>
Document names and addresses on call log, send referral emails to applicants inviting them to initial information sessions.</li><li>
Schedule and complete in-home consultations with potential resource applicants prior to invitation to training class.</li><li>
Co-facilitate pre-training information sessions (orientation) and co- facilitate National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) for Foster and Adoptive Parents.</li><li>
Assess applicants throughout the training and write their Mutual Family Assessment.</li><li>
Assist with conducting Permanency Assessment Tools (PAT) assessments for potential kinship and fictive kinship foster parents.</li><li>
Assist with planning and implementing resource parent retention activities to include participation in in-service training.</li><li>
Assist in planning, scheduling and conducting retention activities to strengthen the relationships between resource parent providers and family services specialists.</li><li>
Facilitating communication with resource parents in offering supports needed for their successful transition into resource parenting.</li><li>
Provide documentation of conversations in OASIS and follow up with Resource Home Human Services Supervisor. Assist permanency Family Services Specialist as needed.</li><li>
Assist unit placement coordinator with placement of children entering foster care.</li><li>
Continue to support newly approved resource parents through weekly check-ins, offering additional training as needed.</li></ul><p></p><p>
The City offers a <b>generous benefits package</b> which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid Leave.</p><p>
A <b>$3,000 hiring bonus</b> is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original full-time employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.</p><ul><li>
$500 will be awarded in the first paycheck.</li><li>
$1000 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of &ldquo;Meets Expectations&rdquo;.</li><li>
$1,500 will be awarded upon completion of the employee&rsquo;s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of &ldquo;Meets Expectations&rdquo;.</li></ul>
</div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Official City Job Description:</b></p>
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https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Family-Services-Specialist-II-02308.pdf</p>
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</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Working Conditions:</b></p>
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https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.004207.1.pdf</p>
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</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Minimum Requirements:</b></p>
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MINIMUMS: Requires a Bachelors degree in a human services field (social work, counseling, gerontology, guidance and counseling, family and child development, psychology or sociology) and three (3) years of experience in a human services field; or possess a Bachelors degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of five (5) years of related experience in a human services area. Must have a current and valid drivers license.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. For Child Services Wellbeing and Permanency Programs: Experience requirements must include two (2) years in Child Welfare.</p>
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</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Additional Requirements:</b><br>
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DMV Transcript: Required<br>
CDL: Not Required
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DOT History: Not Required
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CPS Check: Required<br>
Physical: Not Required
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Respirator: Not Required<br>
Polygraph Review: Not Required<br>
Psychological Screening: Not Required<br>
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Attachments Required: Resume</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Preferences:</b></p>
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BSW or Equivalent<br>
MSW or Equivalent<br>
Two (2) years or more Foster care or Child Welfare Experience<br>
Crisis Intervention Experience<br>
Human Services Case Documentation Experience<br>
Resource Parent Training Experience<br>
Mutual Family Assessment Writing Experience</p>
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</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Special Instructions:</b></p>
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</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.</li>
<li>Your responses to any &quot;Supplemental Questions&quot;, if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.</li>
<li>You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability.</li>
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</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>V</b><b>RS Contribution:</b> All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Drug Free Workplace: </b>The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Family Services Specialist II

CHILDREN'S TRUST

<p><b>POSITION SUMMARY</b></p><p>The Family Resource Specialist plays a key role in promoting the Healthy Families program and connecting families to vital community resources. This position focuses on community outreach, engagement, and recruitment of eligible families, while also supporting the Family Support Specialists and program operations.</p><p>The Family Resource Specialist will build and maintain relationships with referral sources, community partners, and local agencies to strengthen the program&rsquo;s presence and ensure families receive comprehensive support.</p><p><b>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><p>The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:</p><ul><li>Conduct ongoing outreach in the community to promote Healthy Families services and recruit new participants.</li><li>Establish and maintain partnerships with hospitals, health departments, schools, social service agencies, and community organizations.</li><li>Represent Healthy Families at community events, fairs, and resource meetings to increase program visibility.</li><li>Distribute educational and promotional materials in high-traffic community locations and through digital platforms.</li><li>Coordinate community presentations and information sessions to raise awareness about family support and child abuse prevention.</li><li>Receive referrals from hospitals, community partners, and self-referrals; complete eligibility screenings for new families.</li><li>Conduct initial home visits and assessments as needed to connect families to appropriate services.</li><li>Ensure smooth transitions of families to Family Support Specialists for ongoing home visitation.</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the program database.</li><li>Assist with data entry, report preparation, and maintenance of outreach and referral logs.</li><li>Support the coordination of community baby showers, resource fairs, and other special events.</li><li>Collaborate with team members to identify gaps in services and develop outreach strategies to address community needs.</li><li>Familiarize oneself with the dynamics of child abuse and neglect. Immediately within the same working day, bring concerns related to potential child abuse and neglect to the Program Supervisor as required by the role of a mandated reporter.</li><li>Meets with Program Supervisor weekly for 1.5 - 2 hours to review family status. Develop skills in sharing interactions, perceptions and needs with Program Supervisor.</li><li>Documents plans made in conjunction with Program Supervisor. Develops strategies to follow through with those plans with active guidance from Program Supervisor.</li><li>Participates in weekly staff meetings and regular trainings, case conferences, in-service training and other meetings as required and in a professional manner.</li><li>Meet all training requirements (as listed in the PIMS Database system).</li><li>Record pertinent information related to family observations, actions, and health behaviors. Documentactivities and interventions in a complete and concise manner no later than 48 hours after home visit and 24 hours after assessment.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li><li>Collect and maintain data for evaluation purposes.</li><li>Develop referral relationships with community service providers to collect and maintain data on available services, application processes, and timeframes for frequently used referral agencies.</li></ul><p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)</b></p><ul><li>&bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Nursing, Social Work, or Child-Related Field Preferred.</li><li>&bull; Must be computer literate.</li><li>&bull; Strong interpersonal skills/ability to relate to people with respect for their individuality in a non-judgmental manner, and maintain confidentiality in daily operations.</li><li>&bull; Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary community professionals.</li><li>&bull; Knowledge of early child development.</li><li>&bull; Public relation skills and ability to speak to both large and small groups.</li><li>&bull; Task-oriented; behavior supports beginning and completing a project/task within a specific time frame.</li><li>&bull; Experience in working with culturally diverse communities and families with the ability to be culturally</li><li>sensitive and appropriate.</li><li>&bull; Experience in conducting group educational or support sessions.</li><li>&bull; Demonstrates excellent writing and organizational skills.</li><li>&bull; Ability to use word processing software to create professional reports.</li><li>&bull; Ability to establish and maintain personal/programmatic boundaries, while providing supportive services.</li><li>&bull; Highly organized, detailed-oriented and able to work in a fast pace environment.</li><li>&bull; Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English may be required.</li><li>&bull; Experience in working with or providing services to children and families</li><li>&bull; An ability to establish trusting relationships</li><li>&bull; Acceptance of individual differences</li><li>&bull; Experience and willingness to work with the culturally diverse populations present among the site&rsquo;s target population</li><li>&bull; Knowledge of infant and child development</li><li>&bull; Open to reflective practice (i.e. has capacity for introspection, communicates awareness of self in relation to others, recognizes value of supervision, etc.)</li><li>&bull; Infant mental health endorsement preferred (if available in the state)</li></ul><p><b>Formal Training and/or Work Experience</b></p><ul><li>Motivation to learn to conduct family assessments using strength based approach.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with young children and their parents.</li></ul><ul><li>Motivation to learn community resources.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with overburdened families.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience conducting meetings and public speaking.</li></ul><p><b>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT</b></p><p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.</p><p>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the function.</p><ul><li>Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.</li></ul><ul><li>Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to stand and walk.</li></ul><ul><li>Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.</li></ul><ul><li>Frequently required to talk or hear.</li></ul><ul><li>Occasionally required to bend, twist, or climb.</li></ul><ul><li>Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.</li></ul><ul><li>Average memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information.</li></ul><ul><li>Moderate level of complexity for decision making. Average time pressure of decision making.</li></ul><ul><li>The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</li></ul><ul><li>Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact, as generally defined as the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Work is performed in the home and in the office.</li></ul><ul><li>Home visits may expose the incumbent to unsanitary conditions.</li></ul><ul><li>Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, copier, and fax machine.</li></ul><p>Some walking, moving, carrying, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, sitting, standing, pushing and pulling.</p><ul><li>Ability to lift 30 pounds.</li></ul><ul><li>Primarily field-based with travel to community locations and family homes.</li></ul><ul><li>Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for outreach events.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to operate a motor vehicle and willing to use personal vehicle for work-related, reimbursable travel. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver&rsquo;s License.</li></ul><p><b>NOTE</b></p><p>This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an &ldquo;at will&rdquo; relationship.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $42,500.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>403(b)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Mileage reimbursement</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Family Resource Specialist

Spindletop Center

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 Provides services to children from 0 to 3 years of age with developmental delays. Conducts assessments and provides intervention and service coordination for children ages 0-3 referred to the First Steps ECI program. Provides consultation in area of expertise to families and other team members. Creates strategies to accomplish individualized outcomes for children and families. Is accountable for assigned property as well as submitting documentation for billing purposes.
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 Bachelor degree as specified in the ECI policy on Education requirements for Early Intervention Specialist, i.e., Adaptive Physical Education, Child Development, Child Life, Communication Disorders, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Family Studies Health Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, or equivalent degrees with ECI State Office approval or other related bachelor's degree with 18 hours of college credit, verified by an official transcript with a passing grade, that is directly related to early intervention; or credential as Early Intervention Specialist Professional (EIS)?Fully qualified.
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   Good spelling and grammar skills.
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   Ability to compose documents according to standards
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   Computer-skilled in the use of technology with Microsoft Office and all Google applications.
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   Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, produce reports.
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   Familiarity with community health resources
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   Ability to build rapport with families
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   Must be physically able to conduct home visits to include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and standing for long periods of time if required (with or without a reasonable accommodation).
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   May be required to interact with other consumers, referral sources, outside agencies, and family members to determine needs and actions to be taken.
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   Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state.
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   Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
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   Travel may be required within the 6 county service area
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   Must complete all training requirements in month in which they are due. Must complete the EIS credentialing requirement within 12 months of hire.
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   Availability of a personal vehicle for business use will be required.
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   Work may be required outside of the M-F 8-5 framework
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   Work will take place within office setting, community setting, daycares and within the homes of individuals
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   Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
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   Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state
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Early Intervention Specialist Salary Range: $40,707-$44,482

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