Family Specialist

Overview Family Specialists provide home visiting services to families focused on child development, increasing parent–child interaction and bonding, and strengthening the family unit. They serve a diverse population, building meaningful relationships with all who come into contact with the program. Family Specialists complete 60–90 minute home visits biweekly, document all interactions, and regularly participate in outreach events to increase program enrollment, expand community knowledge of Crisis Nursery services, and establish partnerships with community organizations. They also facilitate Parent–Child Interaction Groups (playgroups) and Birth to One Support Groups. Essential Duties Perform home visits and provide crisis counseling for families to support child development, parent–child interaction, and family stability. Accurately and thoroughly complete all required paperwork and screenings to enroll families in the program within three weeks of initial contact. Establish boundaries to build and maintain positive, cooperative, and effective relationships with families and colleagues. Facilitate Parent–Child Interaction Groups, Parent Education classes, and Parent Support Groups. Make referrals and build relationships with community partners to obtain needed client supports outside the scope of the Home Visitor role (e.g., case management services, counseling services, housing support). Utilize the Baby TALK model for service delivery. Complete required documentation accurately and in accordance with program and funder timelines and expectations. Maintain accurate and detailed case notes and family files for a caseload of 10–16 children. Conduct surveys, developmental screenings, and health/vision screenings with program participants. Regularly participate in reflective supervision, infant mental health consultation, and group supervision. Participate in community-wide training, councils, and professional development for home visitors. Outreach and Collaboration Represent the organization at speaking engagements, meetings, and outreach events. Collaborate with other community agencies and organizations to increase program engagement and enrollment. Provide tours to the community and share information about Crisis Nursery services and programs. Attend staff and team meetings. Write monthly testimonials and social media posts about work with clients for use in publications and reports. Support completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Position Qualifications Education and Training Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Child Development, Early Childhood Education from an accredited institution or equivalent preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Child Development, Early Childhood Education from an accredited institution or equivalent required. Experience Three to five years of work experience with children, with at least two years in institutional or other residential group care programs or equivalent. Knowledge Advanced knowledge of early childhood development principles and practices. Advanced knowledge of database management. Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Intermediate knowledge of early childhood laws, regulations, and licensing. Basic knowledge of principles of continuous quality improvement. Skills Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent skills in identifying and managing measurable goals and objectives. Excellent verbal and written communication, problem‑solving, and multi‑tasking skills. Excellent cultural and linguistic sensitivity skills. Excellent skills in protecting extremely confidential information and quickly processing information. Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize. Excellent database knowledge and data entry skills. Ability to manage changing and conflicting priorities. Deductive and inductive reasoning skills. Psychological Considerations Fast‑paced environment. Changing priorities. High stress level. Large volume of interruptions. Pay Range $43,500–$45,000 annually depending on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr