Family Support Specialist

Role Overview

• Complete a minimum of 16 hours of training delivered by the Supervisor prior to beginning home visits.
• Visit with families in the family's home on a twice weekly basis, demonstrating reading, play and verbal interaction behaviors with two-year-old and three-year-old children and the parent or primary caregiver.
• Complete the required paperwork on a weekly basis.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervisory meetings, staff meetings, individual supervision and training, as is required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of experience working in human services required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of prior experience working with young children and parents in a community-based organization is required.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of the community being served.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, required.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality required.
• Strong judgement and problem-solving skills, including knowing when to seek help, required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.
• Travel is required.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!