Family Resource Specialist

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

Pressley Ridge Benefits

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.

• Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 401K with an employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Family Resources Specialist works in a collaborative manner to build a partnering relationship with families and others in the home and community to assure that the needs of designated children and their families are respectfully and adequately addressed; needs that include training in life skills, linkage to community resources, and advocacy for other needs. In each case the Family Resources Specialist will assure that services to children and families are individualized, strengths and needs based, culturally sensitive and responsive, and goal driven. This position requires local travel and flexibility to work a non-traditional schedule in a high-demand work situation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Use assessment tools to provide comprehensive information for a treatment plan and assess risk factors related to safety and well-being of all family members.
• To help clients make positive changes in their lives by teaching a variety of life skills and behavior management techniques through individual coaching, mentoring, education, and advocacy.
• Work with team members to develop a treatment plan utilizing specific measurable goals, objectives and timeframes. ownership for the treatment plan.
• Monitor and report family progress in order to evaluate and reform goals and objectives, as necessary.
• Provide advocacy for family to outside agencies
• The Family Resource Specialist will collaborate with internal and external team members to develop and maintain good working relationships.
• To assure adherence to quality standards and compliance thorough completion of all paperwork in a timely and professional manner and maintaining flexibility and creativity in working a non-traditional schedule to accommodate the
• Professional growth and development.
• Assure documentation and record keeping compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or better.

• Bachelor's degree or better in Human Services or related field is preferred.

• One year of supervised experience with children and/or families preferred.

• Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.

• Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance.

• Requires extensive travel to client homes and throughout the community. Must have reliable transportation and the ability to drive.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Requires vision, speech, and hearing.
• Environmental Factors: Community, home, school.
• Working Hours: A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.