About the role

  • Family Support Specialist working with families in need to strengthen bonds and promote reunification. Facilitating visitations, providing transportation, and assisting with goal achievement with DHHS.

Responsibilities

  • Support Family Goals: Work closely with families and the Department of Health and Human Services to help them reach goals set by their caseworker
  • Visit Facilitation & Transport: Facilitate visitations between children and their families, providing safe and reliable transportation to and from visits
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate and unbiased reports of each visit
  • Resource Assistance: Help families find and apply for resources that support their path to reunification and well-being

Requirements

  • Reliable Transportation to safely transport children and meet families
  • Valid insurance and drivers license required
  • Clear Communication and strong documentation skills
  • Positive Rapport with families to build trust and provide meaningful support
  • Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field, But NOT Required!(Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, etc)
  • Prior experience working with kids, crisis intervention and conflict resolution, and knowledge of child development and the child welfare system
  • Candidates must be at least 21 years old
  • Clear criminal history and a driving record with no more than three points assessed
  • Strong written communication skills for accurate and unbiased documentation, as well as excellent verbal communication skills via phone and email.

Benefits

  • Mileage Reimbursement: 55 cents per mile
  • 401K + Matching
  • Employee Assistance Program- 6 free therapy, limited legal services, health & wellness webinars
  • Professional Development Assistance Program

Job title

Bilingual Family Support Specialist – Spanish

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$23 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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