Family Support Specialist

We provide help, create hope, and preserve dignity.

As one of the largest human services agencies in New York, we offer a variety of programs and services addressing child welfare, family support, developmental disabilities, immigration, and mental health needs.

www.catholicguardian.org

Job Title: Family Support Specialist

Program: Healthy Families

Salary: $38,000-$40,000

Some Travel Required (Full Time)

General Responsibilities:

CGS is looking for an Creative and Empathetic Family Support Specialist for our Healthy Families Program. As a Family Support Specialist you are responsible for providing prenatal and other health education. Assisting to strengthen parent-child relationships, through an approved Parenting Curriculum Assisting parents to improve their skills to optimize the home environment for the child's.

Required Skills:

• High School diploma/GED
• Experience Managing large case load (20-26)
• Home visit experience
• Ability to establish trusting relationships and work effectively with children, families and extended family.
• Knowledgeable in writing service plans and creating/executing goals

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of community resources
• Experience working with, or assisting, at-risk children and families in a community setting.

What do you bring to the table:

You are organized, empathetic, creative, like the field word, and non judgemental. You believe in our mission and are committed to being a part of our journey towards Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for both staff and those who participate in our programs.

What do we bring to the table:

A minimum of 15 paid holidays per year, Generous PTO starting at 16 days year one, up to 56 hrs of Safe & Sick leave, Medical/Dental/Vision, 403b retirement plan, training/job development and growth opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, AD&D Insurance, AFLAC, Pet Insurance, a robust Employee Assistance Program with over 8,000 free training classes and additional support, a commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion thru our JEDI Steering Committee, Credit Union, Tickets At Work, Flexible Spending Accounts – Health/Commuter/Dependent Care