Family Development Specialist

Job description

Description Full-time, Union position: $19.08 per hour/40 hours per week 8:00 am to 5::00 pm Provide customer driven family development services which focus on the identification of long term family goals and objectives. a process which assists families in assessing their needs and strengths, coordinates program services for which they may be eligible, and supports the empowerment of families to be their own advocates with educational institutions, social service agencies and the business community. Implement a system to track progress towards the achievement of established family goals. Coordinate the enrollment of families into social service programming in support of family goals. This may include application assistance/review and/or authorization of direct benefit payments. Encourage families to develop their own strengths including identification and practicing of needed skills. Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions designed to help families develop and strengthen needed skills. Conduct home visits and case conferences with families to assess entire family situation. Advocate for and with a family with other agencies, schools, and businesses that have interaction...