Family Development Specialist

Family Development SpecialistThe Children's Advocacy Center of Lawrence County is hiring a Family Development Specialist to join the Parents as Teachers Team! This full-time role will work primarily Monday through Friday day shift with some evenings and weekends possible based upon client schedules and outreach events. No holidays or on call required. This home visiting position requires travel within Lawrence County.Candidates with experience in home visitation and/or working with infants and young children are encouraged to apply!Responsibilities:Provides supervisor with accurate, complete and timely information as it relates to clients and other program activitiesParticipates in service coordination meetingsEstablishes positive partnerships with community resource providersUnderstands the eligibility requirements and screening procedures of community resourcesPromotes parent involvement in working with their childrenRefers families to needed resourcesWorks with parents to ensure that all immunizations and other medical and/or dental follow-up are completedPlans/conducts small group meetings/socializations for enrolled infants/toddlers and/or familiesWorks with parents, infants or toddlers, and families individually and in small groups on age-appropriate activities that promote language, cognitive, social, emotional and physical developmentLeads parents in conducting and interpreting assessments of child's developmental needsAssists families in identifying strengths and needs and develops individual plans to meet their needsBuilds nurturing relationships with families and regularly helps family members to evaluate their growth and developmentProvides direct service to identified families and their Infants/toddlers including children with disabilities through home visits and organized small group meetings/socializationsProvide research-based home visitation with the schedule dictated by the program funder. Visits may require evening or weekend hoursParticipates actively in ongoing staff development activities taking related courses, when necessary. Maintains confidentiality of records and informationObtain certification in the foundational training and maintain certification requirementsEnter data into electronic data collection systemCompletes forms, maintains written records and prepares program reports as directedAttends continuity meetings to promote a positive working relationship and mutual understanding among local providers. Meets with designated staff or affiliated organizations as needed to maintain and promote a continuing spirit of cooperationAssists with training and consultation to potential referral sourcesIdentifies problem areas and makes suggestions and recommendations to resolve problems or enhance development. Assists with recommendations based on best practice standards, financial feasibility and existing resourcesAssumes personal responsibility for professional development and continuing education; discusses personal goals for continued development with the Executive Director/Early Head Start & Parents as Teachers SupervisorRecognizes and evaluates personal strengths and weaknesses and requests assistance in situations that exceed abilities or authorityParticipates in reflective supervisionAdapts to and supports changes in the agency functions, management styles, or unit operations. Demonstrates the ability to independently solve problems in a proactive and creative mannerEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree in education, child development, family relations, social work, guidance counseling or related field required.Minimum of one year direct service experience working with infants, toddlers, children and/or families required.Experience working with low income and high-risk families of diverse cultures.Knowledge of adult learning processes desirable.Knowledge of childhood home visitation program philosophy(s), guidelines and performance Standards, and child abuse reporting laws.Ability to develop and maintain supportive, respectful, and empowering relationships with families, children and co-workersLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Automotive InsuranceBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Driver's LicenseAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran