Family Service Worker HS

Description

As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 14,200 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Family Service Worker to join our team of talented professionals.

The Family Service Worker will work as a member of a team with program staff and community resources to provide a continuum of services to children and families in an effort to strengthen and preserve families, assist in identifying individual needs and providing and assisting in coordinating services to meet each family's needs.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Engage parents in identifying needs and developing intervention plans.
• Act as an advocate for children and families; assist with identifying needs and assessing services.
• Assist with recruitment, screening and enrollment as needed.
• Provide support and crisis intervention with families and children involved with the program.
• Advocate for children and families by assisting in the identifying and coordination of support services.
• Plan and implement activities that teach parents/guardians child development/child management, nutrition education, health education, dental education, mental health education, use of community resources and adult education.
• Participate in home visits as needed to enhance case management.
• Work in a collaborative effort with agency/community resources to provide wrap around services to families in order to strengthen and enable them to function independently and to find appropriate alternatives for the care of the children.
• Keep abreast of local, state and national legislation and changes that effect components.
• Facilitate parent support groups.
• Conduct parent, child and staff training sessions.
• Work cooperatively as a member of a team with program staff and community resources.
• Responsible for keeping client files in order and up to date.

Working hours are 37.5 hours per week.

The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!

Requirements

Qualifications: Associate, Baccalaureate or advanced degree from a recognized college or university with specialization in family support psychology, sociology, family life education, or social work. Previous experience working with low-income families is preferred. 1 year of case management experience.

Experience working with young children and low-income families. Ability to assess individual and family needs, develop plans and coordinate needed services to fulfill plans. Good understanding of child development, common childhood behavior problems and appropriate interventions.