Healthy Families Parenting Now is seeking applicants for a Family Support
Specialist position for 40 hours/week. Family Support Specialists provide individualized parent support to families with children from prenatal to three years old, using an evidence based Infant Mental Health model. Healthy Families provides extensive training. This person would be supporting families throughout Lane County. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent lived experience with parents and/or children. Open until filled.
Studies have shown that women, BIPOC, Persons with Disabilities, and Neuro Divergent individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Parenting Now is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and supporting all families in our community. Racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA individuals, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Send cover letter and resume to: Dixie Devita Osborne, Healthy Families Parenting Now, 86 Centennial Loop, Eugene, OR, 97401, Or email to [email protected] Application review begins April 22nd.
General Purpose of Position: The primary responsibility of this position is to promote and assist in strengthening the parent-child bond using an Infant Mental Health model in accordance with Healthy Families America, Healthy Families Oregon, and Healthy Families Lane County policies and procedures. Visits are family centered, strength-based and occur primarily in the home.
General Expectations:
Agency
Serve as an effective representative of Parenting Now’s Mission, Goals, and Values
Be familiar with all Parenting Now programs
Work Practices
Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality
Prioritize work, use time efficiently and productively
Adapt to change, demonstrate flexibility, ask questions
Anticipate problems, make sound decisions, and take appropriate action
Learn new information relevant to position and grow as a professional
Interpersonal
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication
Maintain respectful and effective working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, families, community members, professionals, volunteers, and student interns
Utilize supervision effectively
Accept and use constructive feedback from others to improve job performance
Support co-workers in doing their jobs and function as an effective member of the team
Respect and value people of diverse cultures, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, style, etc.
Job Duties:
Establish a trusting relationship with families and coworkers
Maintain regular contact with families through weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly home visits
Use integrated strategies for home visiting to promote and initiate change
Assess family strengths and needs through the initial FROG assessment
Provide information and support with parent-child attachment and child development
Facilitate families developing and achieving Family Goal Plans
Encourage and provide opportunities for parent-child interaction
Use screens with families such as PHQ-9, ASQ, and ASQ-SE
Complete required forms for research component
Provide resource information and referrals as needed
Meet with supervisor for weekly 1.5 – 2 hours a week and as needed for reflective supervision
Maintain paperwork and family files in accordance with Healthy Families Lane County
Attend staff meetings, county meetings, training, and other meetings as required
Other duties as assigned
Supervision Received From: Healthy Families Supervisor
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to relate tactfully, confidently, sensitively and without judgment
Strong organizational skills and computer skills including Excel, Word and databases
Ability to respect and value diversity and individual differences
Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries while providing supportive, in-home services
Evidence of flexibility, emotional maturity and stability
Ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment
Ability to be highly organized with paperwork and meet deadlines effectively
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
Ability to identify and respond to needs of families
Ability to build trusting relationships
Positive attitude toward work, maintain personal balance, take initiative
Ability to adapt and work effectively under pressure
Knowledge of infant and child development and parent-child attachment
Open to reflective practice (has capacity for introspection, communicates awareness of self in reflection to others, recognizes value of supervision, etc.)
Strong background in prevention services to 0-3 population
Desired Education and/or Experience:
High School diploma or the equivalent with a background in social service or equivalent combination of experience and training
Infant Mental Health Endorsement preferred
Parenting Now is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.