Family Support Specialist

GCBHS has an immediate opening for a full-time Family Support Specialist at our Cincinnati office in Price Hill. This field-based position establishes supportive working relationships with parents and young children, provides ongoing prevention services to families.

This is a 10 month school-based position at the St Bernard Elementary or St. Bernad High School.

Support families in helping their children grow, learn, and develop to their fullest potential! Join our multidisciplinary treatment organization!

Why Work at GCBHS?

• GCBHS is the region's most comprehensive community behavioral healthcare organization and a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment for adults, children, and families.
• Top Workplace every year since 2010!
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Flexible work schedules
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance at $2,500 per semester for MSW or MA-Counseling
• Comprehensive health insurance; vision & dental insurance
• 403(b) Retirement with Match
• Bonus and Incentive Opportunities

Position Responsibilities :

• Provide support and education regarding fetal, infant and toddler development, and parenting skills using a research-based model and curriculum.
• Develop and implement individualized and developmentally appropriate plans for each child and family that meets program standards and the family's needs.

This includes assessing the family's overall strengths and needs, while making appropriate community referrals as necessary.

• Complete assessments and screenings to aid in working with the families and identifying their strengths / needs.
• Complete official case notes / documentation .

Position Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child & Family Studies, Human Services, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or closely related field preferred
• Associate degree considered with experience and pre-approval
• A valid driver's license, vehicle, and insurable driving record
• Experience in working with or providing services to children and families *Community / In home experience a plus.*
• An ability to establish trusting relationships
• Acceptance of individual differences
• Experience and humility to work with culturally diverse families
• Knowledge of infant and child development
• Willing to engage in building reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing the value of supervision, etc.)
• A high degree of initiative and independent judgement.
• An ability to demonstrate a high attention to detail and good follow-up skills. Must be self-motivated, proactive, and solution focused.

Must be able to consistently meet deadlines.

An ability to work independently and create your own schedule- utilizing flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home at times.

GCBHS incorporates principles of trauma-informed care in all areas of our services, Trauma informed care includes cultural sensitivity and emphasizes a safe and respectful environment for all clients and staff.

Experience and / or training in these principles and in trauma treatment is valued in applicants.

GCBHS has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky every year since 2010! Please visit our websites to learn more about GCBHS and Every Child Succeeds.

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