Family Development Specialist-Social Butterflies
Position Objective
The Family Development Specialist- Social Butterflies, provides quality case management services to school-age children (1-5 years old) and their families. This role will help children meet developmental milestones in the areas of self-regulation, communication skills, and social & emotional development. This position supports our clients specific to Jackson County. This is a full-time, 38-hour work week role, working Monday - Thursday 8am - 5:30pm. This position is currently a remote- hybrid position, working two days in office and two days from home. This full-time position is eligible for benefits.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a maximum caseload of 25 clients.
- Conduct and document intakes on individuals and families.
- Conduct and document a full assessment of the families, including Ages and Stages questionnaires on all children ages five and younger.
- Facilitate activities as defined in Ages and Stages (ASQ:2).
- Provide case management services, including enrollment in public benefits, goal setting, and educational services to clients and their families.
- Assist clients with housing, transportation, medical expenses, clothing, emergency assistance, food, and other identified client needs as funding allows.
- Facilitate community and family groups.
- Facilitate outreach, attend community events, and educate the community on services
- Adhere to regulations and policies outlined by agency and funding grants when administering services.
- Fully document services rendered into the agency’s electronic database (ETO) in a timely fashion.
- Properly document client services and interactions in accordance with funder requirements and agency requirements.
- Adhere to client confidentiality procedures when handling client health information.
- Adhere to all Council on Accreditation (COA) standards and Performance Quality Improvement requirements (PQI).
- Attend and participate in team meetings and program development planning.
- Assist coworkers, when needed.
- Participate in weekly supervisory sessions with supervisor.
- In all modes of service, the employee is expected to establish and maintain a working relationship with community resources and to provide information and referral services as needed.
- Treat clients with dignity and honor in all circumstances.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Must possess a bachelor's degree in a related human service field from an accredited school and program and/or
- Possess a minimum combined total of three years of experience in at least three of the following.
- Early childhood development
- Family/marital counseling
- Social work
- Case Management
Additional qualifications
- Excellent communication (verbal and written)
- Superior problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work with a diverse population.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines and produce timely and accurate data/reports using strong organizational skills.
I understand that as an employee of Catholic Charities I am expected to perform job duties in alignment with the items listed below:
- Follows the Catholic Social and Moral Teachings in all aspects while performing job duties.
- Works collaboratively to achieve goals and resolves conflict to achieve the greater good.
- Respect for the diversity of talents and gifts of others and belief in cultivating those to promote personal and professional development.
- Demonstrates compassion and commitment for helping others improve their lives.
If you are interested in the Family Development Specialist position, please visit our site to learn more!
Catholic Charities of Kansas City - St Joseph - Job Opportunities
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $30,000 - 49,999
