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Helix Human Services Family Support Specialist in Springfield, Massachusetts
Family Support Specialist Family Support Specialist is responsible for providing an integrated continuum of family-strengthening supports in community/home settings. Provide supervised visits towards the goal of reunification and improved family functioning. Provide parent education and supports to achieve and maintain family stability, reduce the risk for abuse, neglect, and disruption in families, and assist family in accessing community resources and developing formal/informal supports. Maintain a caseload of assigned families to include over 50% cases where Spanish is the preferred language and serve as the liaison to and work collaboratively with external collaterals, referral sources, and other team members to achieve program objectives. Full time Western MA The Family Reunification Support Program (FRSP) supports the Department of Children and Families (DCF) involved families whose children are not currently living at home but who are expected to return home within six months. FRSP works closely with DCF to meet families\' goals. Qualifications Associate\'s degree in related field preferred, with relevant work experience Bilingual preferred - Spanish speaking Excellent communication skills, and an ability to demonstrate understanding and empathy Good organizational skills and be prepared to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team Competitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefit Package Helix Human Services is an inclusive organization. LGBTQIA+ and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply! Helix Human Services is dedicated to providing trauma-informed therapeutic and educational services to diverse children and families, building the foundation for lifelong success at home, school, and the community.