Position Title: Family Support Specialist

Paygrade: G, H, I

Location: Bacon, Clinch or Ware Counties

Description of Duties: The Family Support Specialist/Home Visitor (FSS/HV) is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long-term (up to five years) contact/support with families. This activity will occur primarily within the family’s home. Interventions will be family- centered, strength-based, and directed at: establishing a trusting relationship; assisting in strengthening the parent-child relationship; assisting parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment; improving the family support system; and increasing the family’s ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children. Activities also include identifying and referring to other supportive agencies, including health care appointments. The FSS/HV will also be responsible for assisting the family in establishing goals and a plan for accomplishment of those goals, as well as the assessment of the normal growth and development of the target child

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in a support role providing coaching, mentoring or related job duties and knowledge of functional business area where training is to be provided.

Preferred Qualifications: Post secondary education in childhood development/education.  Bilingual.  Experience working with or providing services to children and their families, with a demonstrated ability to establish trusting relationships. A strong acceptance of individual differences and possess the experience and humility required to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse families. A solid understanding of infant and child development is essential.

Please click on the link below to apply.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph/jobs/4648466/family-support-specialist

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NOTE:  Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.