Hybrid Family Support Specialist – NPP

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About the role

  • Family Support Specialist providing parenting education and resources to families based on identified needs. Position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and flexible hours including travel.

Responsibilities

  • Provide short term, time-limited coordination of services, parenting skills curriculum and resources to all assigned families based on the needs, concerns and stressors of the child(ren) and the family
  • Meet with families based on contract requirements and their needs (weekly) to address and resolve issues or concerns, using evidence-based curriculum
  • Accepts responsibility for cases assigned and takes initiative on helping families with community resources
  • Works collaboratively with the team (RISE staff and ADCS staff) to support and assist the family in reaching positive outcomes
  • Ensure contract timelines are met including weekly progress notes, and all other assigned tasks
  • Be flexible to meet the needs of the families served, including evenings and weekends
  • Extensive travel around the assigned county or metro area is required

Requirements

  • a minimum of an Bachelor's Degree
  • related work experience working with family dynamics
  • education and/or experience related to the service provided
  • ability to relate to families of varied lifestyles, backgrounds, and ethnicities
  • experience with cultural diversity; assessing a family’s strengths and weaknesses
  • knowledge of child abuse, domestic violence, neglect and child development
  • expectations of children, parent-child family roles, non-violent discipline
  • working knowledge of the Department of Child Safety
  • verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job task required
  • ability to communicate effectively in individual or group situations
  • ability to read and interpret written information
  • knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Google Suite
  • reliable transportation that passes RISE random vehicle inspections
  • valid car insurance and registration
  • valid Arizona driver's license

Benefits

  • vacation and sick accruals
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • STD
  • LTD
  • FSA
  • 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution

Job title

Family Support Specialist – NPP

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$21 - $22 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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