Family Support Specialist NJ Description Fulltime Position - 40 hours Salary Range - 45,000 - 47,800 ELIGIBLE FOR FULL BENEFITS For over 40 years, The Cooperative has been at the forefront of developing innovative strategies in maternal and child health care. We work to improve the region’s health by educating communities, advocating for system improvements, and engaging with stakeholders. The Cooperative is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as the maternal and child health consortium serving the seven counties of South Jersey. The Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment with our agency without regard to abilities, age, race, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio economic status, educational levels, military/veteran status, or any other characteristics. Disclaimer: This job description does not encompass all duties and is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or tasks. However, it provides a general overview of the job expectations The Cooperative offers a competitive benefit package: * Medical, Dental, Life Insurance * Id Theft & Legal Services * Pet Insurance * Critical Illness and Accident Plan * Free AAA Basic Membership * Generous Paid Time Off * 10 Paid Holidays * Staff Development * Tuition Reimbursement * Employee Assistance Program * Flexible Spending Account * Dependent Care Account * 401K – The Cooperative contributes 4% after one year of work anniversary Our biggest perk“Summer Flex” and Hybrid Work Schedule The Family Support Specialist (FSS) is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular, long-term contact with families. During these visits, FSSs concentrate on family-centered, strength-based, goal-oriented services in order to assist families with issues involving the parent-child relationship, improving the family support system, family problem solving, and advocating for the client. Referral and monitoring of health care usage and child development are also stressed. Essential Functions: Contribute to the Cooperative’s commitment to equity and continuous quality improvement that aligns with the agency’s mission, goals, and advancement. * Routinely disseminate relevant information, presentations, trainings, and learning opportunities for internal program and agency staff. * When applicable, will participate in relevant staff development opportunities (training, summits, conferences, etc.) to increase skill development, elevate program goals, and engage staff members with timely key learnings. * Meets with families for in person, face-to-face Home Visits in the families’ home * Provides a range of culturally competent in home-based services on a prescribed basis for families participating in the program including: parenting education, developmental milestones, health and nutrition education, home management skills, crisis intervention and social services linkage, all in partnership with the client * Identifies and refers clients to other support services in the community, assists in making and attending health and human service appointments, including appointments related to educational and employment goals * Conducts assessments and submits all documentation within program guideline timelines * Meets productivity requirements as required by program * Guides families in the development of Family Goals based on strengths and needs of the individual families, thereby helping families establish measurable and attainable goals * Develops and maintains ongoing outreach strategies to inform families and the community of the Atlantic County Healthy Families program * Ensures confidentiality of client records * Meets with Supervisor per program requirements to report and discuss work * Attends orientation and ongoing training sessions on maternal and child health, welfare, housing nutrition, substance abuse, counseling, parenting, infant and family support issues * Performs other duties as assigned Requirements + Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred or completion of a Community Worker Certification. Verification required. + Valid driver’s license, and must have automobile with current insurance + Knowledgeable about community resources + Ability to work well with a variety of people and develop rapport with clients from varied cultural/ethnic backgrounds + Effective oral communication skills; ability to keep written records and documentation in an electronic database + Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred) Physical Requirements: + Must be able to see to read documents and hear well enough to communicate with others + Must be able to write, type on a computer, and use a telephone + Must be able to operate a motor vehicle in order to physically meet for in-person Home Visits + Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds + Additional requirements to be determined with input from Director and HR + Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment: The work environment is primarily conducted in families’ homes; on occasion the work environment could include travelling to trainings and/or outreach events. Travels regularly to sites where traffic, weather, and other environmental conditions may be encountered; otherwise works in a climate-controlled professional office environment generally free from hazards and other adverse working conditions