Family Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom Gads Hill Center Full time

Job Summary:

The Family Support Specialist at Gads Hill Center is responsible for providing comprehensive support to families in our Head Start Partner Network. This includes developing relationships with parents and/or guardians, supporting parents in setting and achieving goals, and connecting them to resources to meet families' needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct enrollment processes, including data entry and family assessments.
  • Refer families to resources based on their needs and document progress.
  • Help parents establish a medical home and monitor health records.
  • Maintain accurate data in COPA regarding family partnership agreements, assessments, and referrals.
  • Monitor component data and follow up with families on missing documentation.
  • Participate in self-assessment and conduct site visits to build rapport with site staff and parents.
  • Identify potential partner community agencies and maintain a community resource directory.
  • Attend parent meetings and collaborate with education and mental health staff to initiate referrals.
  • Perform record-keeping and reporting functions, as required.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.
  • Minimum of two years of experience working with children and families.
  • Experience with multicultural programming preferred.
  • Gateways Family Specialist Credential Level 3 required.
  • Valid Driver's License and use of a dependable insured car required.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 403B Plan (Up to 5% match following 2 years of employment)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer Paid Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Coverage Options Available

Position Details:

  • Salary Range: 40,000– 45,000 annually
  • Schedule: Full time
  • Location: Chicago


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