Temp Family Support Worker-PT
The Home for Little Wanderers
Location
Chelsea, Massachusetts
Quick overview
The Family Support Worker provides educational resources and referrals to families while hosting parent and youth support groups. They are also responsible for community outreach, marketing, and documenting daily activities in medical records.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an associate degree in social work, mental health, or a related field and be bilingual in Spanish. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong cultural awareness are also required.
Job description
The Harbor Area Family Resource Center, located in Chelsea, MA is seeking a bilingual Spanish Temp PT Family Support Worker (FSW). The FSW provides information and educational resources to family members in addition to providing referrals to community resources. The FSW develops the FRC calendar and hosts parent and Youth Support groups.
- How You'll Be Making a Difference
- Assist families in accessing support and resources in their community to meet child and family needs.
- Facilitate and advertise family support groups.
- Communicate with community partners to ensure families are well connected to resources.
- Complete outreach and marketing efforts to build awareness of the program.
- May assist in transporting families to FRC or to other community locations.
- Document activities provided daily in medical record.
- Perform program specific duties and functions.
- May participate in agency committees.
- May be required to have a valid driver’s license, clear driving record, and personal vehicle available for use during work hours.
Qualifications
- Associates degree in social work, mental health or related discipline.
- May or may not have program specific experience.
- Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications.
- Bilingual Spanish
Pay Range Positioning Summary
The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.
Valuing Diversity
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.