HF Family Support Specialist
MOUNTAIN EMPIRE OLDER CITIZENS INC
Location
Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Salary
$41,600 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The specialist initiates and maintains intensive, regular, and long-Term contact with families primarily in their homes, focusing on family-Centered, strength-Based interventions to build trust and improve parenting skills and support systems. Responsibilities also include developing and reviewing individual family support plans (Ifsps), coordinating referrals, assessing child development, and documenting all activities accurately.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have experience in substance abuse intervention and demonstrate competency in reading and writing in english, as all documentation must be completed in english. The role requires establishing trusting relationships, guiding families through goal setting, and adhering strictly to mandated reporting procedures for child abuse concerns.