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Family Support Specialist

Every Child, Inc.
2 hours ago
Full-time
Remote friendly (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States)
United States
$38,000 - $42,000 USD yearly
Bachelor's
Family Support Specialist – Social Services / Child & Family Support
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-Time | Flexible Schedule Required (Evenings/Weekends Possible)
 
Are you passionate about supporting children and families through challenging times? Every Child, Inc. is seeking a Family Support Specialist to join our dedicated team providing in-home, community-based services to families across our Family Preservation, Foster Care, and SWAN (Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network) programs.
 

What You’ll Do:
As a Family Support Specialist, you will:

  • Provide In-Home, Medically Related Wraparound Services, SWAN units of service and Foster Care monitoring in the home and in the community.
  • Ensure family members’ active participation in case planning process by engaging families as partners in the change process.
  • Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with families and providers.
  • Develop comprehensive service plans which clearly document attainable goals and objectives for each family.
  • Complete accurate and timely completion of written assessments of children and families and tools to assist with evaluation and the quality improvement of programs.
  • Identify and coordinate with formal/informal supports, community-based resources, and concrete items to assist families.
  • Offer informal advocacy and emotional support to families and children.
  • Educate and review child development and parenting practices with caregivers to promote an increase in healthy parenting behaviors and attachment.
  • Serve as a primary contact with medical, educational, and interagency contacts (including, but not limited to Allegheny County Children, Youth, and Families).
  • Provide families with accompaniment to appointments in order to access services/benefits in the community.
  • Respond effectively to psychosocial stressors families are experiencing (domestic violence, mental health, child abuse, etc.) and de-escalate crisis situations as they arise.
  • Facilitate an understanding of how psychosocial stressors and other issues have impacted the functioning of the family and each of its members.
  • Provide life skill education and practice (budgeting, meal planning, time management, etc.).
  • Meet productivity requirements of 35 of 40 documented hours with 70% direct time and 30% indirect time.
  • Complete administrative documentation requirements as outlined in agency policy.
  • Perform other special assignments, outreach, or miscellaneous duties as requested.
  • Perform on-call duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.

  • 1+ year of experience in child welfare, human services, or related internships

  • Familiarity with social services compliance and training protocols/requirements. 
  • Ability to maintain highly confidential data.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills. 
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. 

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and multi-task to meet important deadlines

Job Type & Benefits:

  • Full-Time (40 hours/week)

  • Hybrid schedule (some in office time, some home/community visits)

  • On-call rotation required

  • Competitive salary based on experience ($38,000 - $42,000)

  • Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, mileage reimbursement, wellness incentives, childcare and student loan reimbursement, and professional development opportunities

Required Clearances:

  • Act 33/34 Clearances

  • FBI Criminal Background Check

  • Current Driver’s License and Vehicle Insurance

Join us in building stronger families and brighter futures.
Apply today to be part of a team that puts children and caregivers at the heart of everything we do.