Family Support Specialist (Bilingual - Spanish) - Aurora
Graceworks Lutheran Services, Aurora, IL, United States
Family Support Specialist (Bilingual – Spanish) – Aurora
Job Code: 04052026
Location: Aurora, Illinois
FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time
Description
The Family Support Specialist is responsible for providing intensive home visiting services to at risk families. The Family Support Worker works collaboratively with the other Family Support Workers. Together, the team carries out quality, comprehensive care.
Primary Functions
Adheres to the Healthy Families America critical elements as described in the HFA Accreditation Standards.
Responsible for a caseload of 15-25 families. (See weighted caseloads in training manual).
Maintains regular contact with clients in their home.
Establishes a case plan with goals, objectives and activities with the family.
Assists with strengthening the parent-child relationship, including video intervention.
Assists parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment.
Aids in making and attending health care appointments as well as making other community organization referrals.
Aids with childcare and/or facilitates group activities and functions.
Completes all required trainings.
Assists and participates in fundraising activities.
Familiarizes and complies with all VNA policies and procedures.
Meets standards of behavior expectations.
Follows established guidelines for use and/or disclosure of protected health information. Employees should report any breaches of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules to the Privacy Officer immediately. Failure to comply with HIPAA policies and procedures will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Other duties as assigned.
Compensation
Hourly Range: $22.00 - $22.68, depending on experience.
Incentives
Earn up to $500.00 quarterly based upon meeting productivity goals.
Available Employee Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Personal Accident Insurance, 403b, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement.
Qualifications
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, college coursework preferred
Experience in working with or providing services to children and families
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 practice (i.e. has capacity for introspection, communicates awareness of self in relation to others, recognizes value of supervision, etc.)
Available to clients after hours as needed.
Non-judgmental.
Creative/knowledgeable about community resources.
Demonstrates good writing and organizational skills.
Health Policies and requirements met (See Personnel Policies).
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Bilingual in Spanish/English, as follows: Reading – Required. Written – Preferred. Speaking – Required.
Essential Functions / Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to drive a car. (Ability to drive a car entails driving to client’s homes in Kane County area; does not involve transportation of client(s), which is not allowed per program guidelines).
Must maintain current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Ability to climb stairs and ambulate in and out of clients homes in all weather.
Ability to deal with high levels of stress.
Able to sit and stand for long periods.
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Job Code: 04052026
Location: Aurora, Illinois
FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time
Description
The Family Support Specialist is responsible for providing intensive home visiting services to at risk families. The Family Support Worker works collaboratively with the other Family Support Workers. Together, the team carries out quality, comprehensive care.
Primary Functions
Adheres to the Healthy Families America critical elements as described in the HFA Accreditation Standards.
Responsible for a caseload of 15-25 families. (See weighted caseloads in training manual).
Maintains regular contact with clients in their home.
Establishes a case plan with goals, objectives and activities with the family.
Assists with strengthening the parent-child relationship, including video intervention.
Assists parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment.
Aids in making and attending health care appointments as well as making other community organization referrals.
Aids with childcare and/or facilitates group activities and functions.
Completes all required trainings.
Assists and participates in fundraising activities.
Familiarizes and complies with all VNA policies and procedures.
Meets standards of behavior expectations.
Follows established guidelines for use and/or disclosure of protected health information. Employees should report any breaches of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules to the Privacy Officer immediately. Failure to comply with HIPAA policies and procedures will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Other duties as assigned.
Compensation
Hourly Range: $22.00 - $22.68, depending on experience.
Incentives
Earn up to $500.00 quarterly based upon meeting productivity goals.
Available Employee Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Personal Accident Insurance, 403b, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement.
Qualifications
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, college coursework preferred
Experience in working with or providing services to children and families
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 practice (i.e. has capacity for introspection, communicates awareness of self in relation to others, recognizes value of supervision, etc.)
Available to clients after hours as needed.
Non-judgmental.
Creative/knowledgeable about community resources.
Demonstrates good writing and organizational skills.
Health Policies and requirements met (See Personnel Policies).
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Bilingual in Spanish/English, as follows: Reading – Required. Written – Preferred. Speaking – Required.
Essential Functions / Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to drive a car. (Ability to drive a car entails driving to client’s homes in Kane County area; does not involve transportation of client(s), which is not allowed per program guidelines).
Must maintain current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Ability to climb stairs and ambulate in and out of clients homes in all weather.
Ability to deal with high levels of stress.
Able to sit and stand for long periods.
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