Family Resource Specialist

Family Resource Specialist

Part-Time / Mercer County / JusticeWorks YouthCare

Make a difference for youth and families in your community.

Schedule: Part-time with some evenings/weekends

Who We Are

JusticeWorks is committed to putting youth and families first. Guided by our “KidsFirst!” approach, we provide strengths-based, innovative services that create stability and empower families to move forward.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - JusticeWorks is proud to be 100% employee owned.

Our ESOP gives employees an ownership interest in the company and a path to long-term retirement growth (at no cost to the employee)—meaning when the company succeeds, our employees benefit directly.

About the Role

JusticeWorks YouthCare is hiring a Part-Time Family Resource Specialist to support families as they navigate social service and legal systems. In this role, you will serve as a primary point of contact for families, assess needs, connect them with critical community resources, and achieve stability.

The qualified Family Resource Specialist will have:

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with children, youth, and/or families in a variety of settings or environments.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and access to a vehicle.
• Pass current, applicable clearances.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.

The qualified Family Resource Specialist will:

• Assess and engage families in service planning based on demonstrated needs.
• Plan and implement appropriate interventions using evidence based and best practice approaches.
• Assist families in accessing and navigating community resources.
• Attend court hearings and provide testimony as required.
• Transport clients utilizing personal vehicle, as necessary.

JusticeWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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