What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Specialist position at Acacia Network?
Under supervision of the Program Director, the Family Specialist will provide a range of culturally competent, family-centered services that support families participating in the program with healthy lifestyle goals to empower the parent-child relationship, family support systems, and community integration. The Family Specialist is responsible for providing office and / or support services to families including : intake and assessment; goal planning to facilitate independence and family stability; providing support and education to promote positive parent-child interaction and healthy growth and development; and coordinating with other providers for service needs, referrals, and goal planning.The salary is $45,000 - $47,000 / YearKEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Assess social and psychological needs of families and children and the educational needs of children living at home.Conduct family sessions on a monthly basis.Assess, develop and coordinate services to families and children.Refer families to appropriate resources, including treatment providers (for medical, mental health, and dental care), child care, and educational resources.Monitor school performance of children by communicating regularly with teachers and other educational professionals.Create and lead psycho-educational workshops for families on topics such as child rearing, nutrition, health, and mental health.Provide crisis intervention to prevent escalation of high-risk behavior, relapse, hospitalization, and other negative outcomes.Act as a liaison between families and community agencies / referrals, including Administration of Children Services (ACS).Ensure that families receive safe, effective, family-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable service.Carry a case load; specific number to be determined; and meet with caseload clients on a weekly basis.Maintain program case files and other records as 'audit-ready' at all times as required by program funding sources, including but not limited to progress notes, individualized family service plans, and psychosocial assessments specific to the family unit.Utilize a strengths-based approach; maintain a non-judgmental and unbiased approach.Facilitate individual, group, and dyadic counseling sessions.Work collaboratively with other program staff to develop and conduct parent education activities, family activities, and parent meetings; encourage parents to attend planned activities and meetings.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : Bachelor's Degree preferred.Associates Degree required with a combination of relevant experience to client population.1-3 years' experience working with families living in supportive housing.Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making.Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.Must be able to multi-task with strong organizational skills.Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form.Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.Willingness to perform other related duties as assigned.Bilingual Spanish Preferred.
- Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer
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Salary : $45,000 - $47,000
