Family Support Specialist
Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin Inc.
- Oshkosh, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Initiate and maintain regular contact with assigned families, primarily in their home.
- Manage an active caseload of families. Complete family assessments and develop and implement Individual Family Support Plans based on family needs and preferences.
- Provide assistance to families to increase competency in the areas of positive parent-child interaction, home environment, safety, nutrition, child growth and development, and child health care.
- Develop and maintain necessary relationships in the community to execute responsibilities to assigned families and promote goal and objectives.
- Provide transportation for program participants related to family needs.
- Required: Bachelor's degree in human services or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Preferred: Infant Mental Health Endorsement
- Required:
- 0-2 years' experience in the field of early childhood education, maternal-child health, family life education, home visitation, social work, counseling or related human service field.
- Preferred:
- 2+ years home visitation experience
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Ability to assimilate and conceptualize individual client desires and needs into detailed written case plans. These duties require advanced interpersonal skills and knowledge of programs and community resources.
- Experience in working with or providing services to children and families.
- An ability to establish trusting relationships.
- Ability to manage a flexible schedule to meet client needs, which may include evenings.
- Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with reliable personal vehicle for transporting persons served as needed. Maintain required auto insurance and acceptable driving record requirements.