Family Resource Specialist

Position Summary

The Family Resources Specialist works in a collaborative manner to build a partnering relationship with families and others in the home and community to assure that the needs of designated children and their families are respectfully and adequately addressed; needs that include training in life skills, linkage to community resources, and advocacy for other needs. In each case the Family Resources Specialist will assure that services to children and families are individualized, strengths and needs based, culturally sensitive and responsive, and goal driven. This position requires local travel and flexibility to work a non-traditional schedule in a high-demand work situation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Use assessment tools to provide comprehensive information for a treatment plan and assess risk factors related to safety and well-being of all family members.
• To help clients make positive changes in their lives by teaching a variety of life skills and behavior management techniques through individual coaching, mentoring, education, and advocacy.
• Work with team members to develop a treatment plan utilizing specific measurable goals, objectives and timeframes. ownership for the treatment plan.
• Monitor and report family progress in order to evaluate and reform goals and objectives, as necessary.
• Provide advocacy for family to outside agencies
• The Family Resource Specialist will collaborate with internal and external team members to develop and maintain good working relationships.
• To assure adherence to quality standards and compliance thorough completion of all paperwork in a timely and professional manner and maintaining flexibility and creativity in working a non-traditional schedule to accommodate the
• Professional growth and development.
• Assure documentation and record keeping compliance.

Qualifications

Working Conditions