Family Support Specialist Job at Child & Family Resources, Douglas, AZ

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  • Child & Family Resources
  • Douglas, AZ

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Family Support Specialist in Cochise County is responsible for providing home-based prevention services focusing on supporting the parent-child relationship, attachment, and family enhancement through child development education, play, goal setting, assessments, and coordination of services/activities for overburdened families. This position reports directly to the HF Supervisor.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Conducts home visits virtually or in person assesses family needs and provides case management services when necessary while promoting self-sufficiency.
  • Utilizes child development curriculum with each family and promotes positive parent-child relationships.
  • Utilizes floor time to support play within the parent and child relationship.
  • Utilizes appropriate limit setting and boundaries. 
  • Acts as a positive role model.
  • Maintains necessary assessments and documentation in accordance with agency and funding source requirements.
  • Participates in and comes prepared for weekly supervision with the Program Supervisor.
  • Coordinates with other community services.
  • Attends and participates in all scheduled Healthy Families conferences, seminars, in-service training, and parent events.
  • Maintains all Healthy Families quality assurance standards, ie. Home visitation rate, etc. 
  • Participates in the agency's Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related behavioral health field or two years of experience in a related field preferred.
  • Ability to interact effectively with families.
  • Knowledge of family life skills.
  • Knowledge of child development.
  • Experience in working with at-risk children and their families.
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural differences.
  • Ability to build trusting relationships.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
  • Ability to work effectively on a family support team.
  • Flexibility in scheduling (able to work limited nights and weekends).
  • Adhere to the schedule agreed upon with the supervisor
  • Willing to engage in Reflective Practice
  • Infant Toddler Mental Health Endorsement preferred
  • Bilingual Spanish Preferred. 
  • Must be able to provide direct service to the designated client base in the Cochise County area.
  • Maintain a functional and safe home working space with adequate internet connection for the job.
  • Comply with all agency and program policies and procedures including confidentiality, employee conduct, computer usage, and dress code.
  • Meet program/department’s performance and productivity standards.
  • Attend required agency and program/department meetings.
  • Adhere to the schedule agreed upon with the supervisor.
  • Follow and model CFR’s core values.
  • Participate in PQI initiatives.
  • Must be eligible and able to obtain a Level One fingerprint card.
  • Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license, and Arizona vehicle registration, and meet agency and Arizona liability insurance requirements.
  • Consistent with CDC’s new streamlined guidance, the Safer Federal Workforce determined COVID-19 workplace safety protocols will not vary based on vaccination status or otherwise depend on vaccination information. Due to this determination, requiring, requesting, or collecting vaccination status information is suspended. For current status of the COVID-19 vaccine requirement and/or questions, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@cfraz.org


ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Sitting for extended periods of time daily; standing and walking short distances.
  • Moderate twisting, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds in the performance of assigned duties.
  • Ability to use a variety of office equipment and machines as referenced.
  • Normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination are required.
  • Repeated hand-wrist movement is required.
  • The pay rate for this position starts at $17.95-$19.70 per hour.
  • The nature of the position involves a fast-paced working environment with multitasking of many different duties and tasks. General daily priorities may change at a moment’s notice and the position requires quick response time and flexibility.


Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a drug test and fingerprint clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Child & Family Resources is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. We value and celebrate our differences because it makes us stronger as a whole. For more information, visit:

About Child & Family Resources:

At Child & Family Resources, nothing is more important to us than healthy, happy children. We believe that educated parents and a wealth of resources are crucial to a child’s success, confidence, and development. Our team is committed to offering accessible programming that helps parents be the best they can be and allows children to thrive. We have offices in 13 locations throughout Arizona.When you work at Child & Family Resources, you’ll have an opportunity every day to improve the lives of those around you. The teams at our offices throughout Arizona are made up of diverse individuals that reflect their community and are dedicated to helping others. Whether you’re looking for part-time employment or a full-time position, find your home with us. You can make a difference!

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work from home, Night shift, Weekend work,

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