Family Support Specialist

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Job Summary:

As a Family Support Specialist (FSS), you will make regular home visits and carry a caseload of families enrolled in the Help Me Grow program. You will give home education according to the Growing Great Kids curriculum.

You will file mandated reports of abuse concerns with local Child Services and document observations in progress notes.

The FSS will connect families to relevant resources and ensure continuity of care and education.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Skills: Microsoft Office Word, great oral and written skills required. Must possess a friendly, nonjudgmental people-oriented disposition. Must be good with time management, flexible, dependable and have knowledge of infant and child development. Time management, self-starter, and independent working skills highly desirable.
• Years of Experience: 1 year in home visiting or early childhood related field.
• License: Valid Ohio driver's license and auto insurance
• Certification: BLS, ACLS, PALS

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
• Skills: Microsoft Office Word and Excel highly desirable; great oral and written skills, must possess a friendly, non-judgmental people-oriented disposition. Must be flexible, dependable and have knowledge of infant and child development. Time management, self-starter, and independent working skills highly desirable.
• Years of Experience: 2+ years in home visiting or early childhood related field.
• License: Social Work license, Teaching License, or any related licensure.
• Certification: Infant/toddler CDA, Home Visitor CDA, Early Childhood Home Visitor Credential.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit  

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

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