Family Support Specialist
Lifesteps Inc
Location
Vanport Township, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
This role involves coordinating enrollment for the CHOIC program and providing free in-home education and support services to referred mothers in Beaver County. Responsibilities include updating the Plan of Safe Care, assessing infant safety, monitoring development, and offering guidance and referrals to high-risk families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related Human Services field and have two years of experience in a Human Services profession or as a caseworker. Required qualifications also include excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, a current driver's license, and the ability to travel for business.
Job description
Family Support Specialist / Home Visitor
Lifesteps, a local non-profit agency, is seeking a full-time Family Support Specialist for the Beaver, PA office.
The Family Home Visitor will coordinate enrollment for the CHOIC (Choosing Healthy Outcomes for Infants and Children) program and provide services to mothers referred by Children and Youth Services (CYS) in Beaver County.
The full-time role will provide free in-home education services and support for families. The position will review and update a Plan of Safe Care in collaboration with the mother; assess infant’s safety and monitor infant developmental stages; and offer guidance, training and referrals to parents in order to achieve positive support outcomes for each high-risk family receiving services.
Travel throughout Beaver County is required, with mileage reimbursement available.
The Family Support Specialist works full-time, Monday through Friday, 8
00am - 4:30pm.
Qualifications
- Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, Child Development, Therapy or a related field and two (2) years’ working in a Human Services profession or as a caseworker
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to articulate information to a diverse audience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Current driver’s license and the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle
Preferred
- Knowledge of child development, trauma informed care, drug or alcohol counseling or infant care
- Experience with family units in home-based setting or case management
Generous benefit package for full-time employment includes 100% paid medical, dental and vision insurance premium for the employee; paid vacation, paid sick time and personal time; and 12 paid holidays. And more!
How To Apply
Apply online at www.lifesteps.net; Call 724-283-1010
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Full-Time: 8:00am-4:30pm, M-F
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Personal Time
- Paid Sick Time
