About the Role
USpireND has an exciting opportunity within the Healthy Families Program as a Family Support Specialist. This position offers room for considerable growth within the organization. As a Family Support Specialist your role is responsible for building trusting relationships with families based on the Healthy Families America model. The FSS will visit families virtually, in their homes or other established location to provide support in establishing positive home environments, promoting strong attachments through parent child relationships, and encouraging the well-being of children and families. Utilizing a strengths-based approach the FSS will practice reflective strategies to strengthen parent-child relationships, improve parenting skills,teach effective problem solving and reduce family stress.
ABOUT US
Healthy Families ND started in 2000. We provide home visiting in all counties in North Dakota. We understand that every family’s parenting journey is unique and develop a plan based on each family’s needs to help them thrive.
Requirements
Associate degree and three (3) years of related experience; or bachelor’s degree in a related field: human services, psychology, sociology, social work, etc. in lieu of experience and two (2) years of related experience
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, ability to maintain reliable transportation, and proof of insurance for the vehicle
Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screening UNDERFILL OPTION: If unable to find qualified applicants, we will consider under-filling.
Minimum qualifications require a high school diploma or GED, and 2+ years of related experience, i.e., Child Development, Social Service, or related field.
Essential Skills & Experience
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of infant and child development along with parent-child attachment principles
Open to reflective practices
Work with culturally diverse families with humility, accepting individual differences
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Proficient in the use of computers; knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Networking skills to build relationships with staff and community partners
Always maintain a professional manner with clients and in the community
Commitment to agency values and mission
Ability to motivate and coach
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize duties
Effective and timely entry on data and case notes
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Up to 20% travel and travel typically within a 75-mile radius
Working most typically in an office or home setting with clients.
Regularly required to sit; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, navigate stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch; must be able to lift objects up to 25 pounds.
Work potentially involves some risk to personal safety of injury, illness or health arising from the environment or the public/clients.
Why Work With Us?
Health Insurance: We pay 70% even for family plans
Dental Insurance: Individual plans are 100% covered by us
Group Term Life and AD&D
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Parental Leave
Healthy balance of work/personal life supported
The Salary for this position is $19-$22/hour DOE (depending on experience)
Equal Opportunity Employer
This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this position. USpireND reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the actual duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and work assignments as deemed appropriate and necessary, and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the position. The document does not change the at-will employment relationship and does not imply a contract between USpireND and the employee.