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POSITION OVERVIEW
Job Type: Full-Time
The Family Support Specialist delivers parenting education services to families with children ages 0-5. Families are referred by the San Francisco Human Services Agency and community organizations. The Family Support Specialist receives training in SafeCare, an evidence-based program to help parents build skills to face challenges at home and to provide a positive, safe environment for their children.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
Experience working with at-risk families
CA driver’s license and DMV clearance
Child abuse and fingerprint clearances
Must become a certified SafeCare Provider
Must either have or be willing to acquire CPR & First Aid certification
Respect for cultural differences, including the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
Experience and high comfortability in diverse communities and delivering service in home settings
Receptive to coaching, supervision, and feedback
Excellent written and verbal communication
Must be physically able to perform all job duties which may include bending, lifting, and kneeling
RESPONSIBILITIES
Inform parents about structured parenting practices and provide case management when needed
Teach parents child preventive health measures, how to identify symptoms of childhood illnesses and injuries, and appropriate responses including the use of health reference materials, charts, and basic health supplies
Assist parents in identifying and eliminating safety and health hazards
Educate parents in the provision of activities that are motivating, promote positive interactions with their children, and prevent troublesome child behavior
Provide supportive counseling to parents, including positive and corrective feedback
Assist parents in addressing challenges by using a structured problem-solving method
Conduct baseline and follow-up assessments
Maintain timely and thorough case records
Participate in team activities including home-visits shadowing/being shadowed
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please write 'Family Support Specialist' in the subject line and attach your resume
The Epiphany Center, a non-profit social services agency in San Francisco, provides client-centered care to a diverse population of children, women, and families who are the most vulnerable in our society. Our purpose is to strengthen family life and to enhance the physical, social-emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth of each person in our care.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We follow all CDC and SF DPH guidelines for protection against COVID-19.