FaDSS Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Department : Family Development & Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS)

Reports to : FaDSS Coordinator

Primary Work Location : Orange City

Pay Status : Hourly

Eligible for Benefits : Yes

Work Hours : 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8 AM-4 : 30 PM Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service Field or Family Development Certification and 3 years experience preferred.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ability to develop positive and trusting relationships with targeted families.
• Actively recruit and enroll eligible families to meet and maintain caseload requirements.
• Possess excellent listening skills and problem-solving skills.
• Administer required assessments with enrolled families within appropriate time frames.
• Assist target families in developing family plans.
• Assist families with the goal setting framework & process for skill building.
• Maintain and document regular contact with all enrolled families through program exit.
• Maintain documentation of activities and assessments for all families throughout enrollment.
• Attend collaborative meetings with community partners.
• Connect families to stabilizing supports & opportunities in their communities.
• Insure that client data remains confidential.
• Establish and maintain positive partnerships with area resource providers.
• Responsible for completing all documentation and necessary recordkeeping within appropriate timeframes.
• Submit reports, time and expense sheets and special request at the assigned time.
• Communicate agency philosophy and goals accurately to others.
• Assist in local fund-raising efforts and public appearances.
• Creates and maintains positive image through office and personal appearance.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, agency events.
• Ability to complete duties with reasonable accommodation.
• Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

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