Family Support Specialist, Healthy Families America

At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.

Role Summary

As a Family Support Specialist, you will be pivotal in supporting children, youth, and families facing life’s toughest challenges. Whether you provide hands-on case management, help to develop life skills, or provide emotional support, your work will directly impact the lives of those we serve.

The hourly wage range for this role is $24.00 - $25.50.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducts regular in-home visits that are family-centered, strength-based, and directed at establishing a trusting relationship.
• Completes the Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth (FROG) Scale with parents (prenatally and/or immediately after the birth of their child) to determine risk and resiliency factors.
• Regularly assesses the infants and children using the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ-3, ASQ-SE) to determine developmental progress and needs.
• Assesses family needs, develops goals with parents and plans for the accomplishment of those goals in collaboration with the family.
• Provides resources, referrals and information to families as appropriate and supports the families in accessing support services.