Job Description

The University of Tennessee at Martin is seeking a qualified applicant for the full-time position of Family Support Specialist in the Department of Child and Family Grant Programs.

If you enjoy working in a supportive work environment serving children and families, the position of Family Support Specialist (FSS) could be a great fit for you. An FSS is responsible for delivering services using the Healthy Families America (HFA) model for service delivery. Services are provided in Benton, Carroll, Dyer, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Obion, Tipton, and Weakley Counties. This regular (100%) position is grant-funded, and continuation of employment is dependent upon grant funding. The official workstation is located at UT Martin with options to work remotely.

Family Support Specialist:
* Maintain an average caseload of 15 families.
* Coordinate home-based activities using evidence-based curricula.
* Work with families and supervisor toward developing a plan for each child and family, taking into consideration the program goals, the individual needs of the family members and community resources.
* Encourage and support parent involvement and participation according to program goals.
* Demonstrate advanced observation skills and use observation of family dynamics to identify protective factors, strengths, risk factors, and implements appropriate supports.
* Conduct developmental screenings and other assessments as needed to determine child and family needs.
* Make referrals and connect families to needed resources in the community.
* Attend regular staff meetings, in-service training, and other meetings and conferences as required.
* Consistently and accurately complete all paperwork as required by the agency in a timely manner.
* Complete HFA Core training, ongoing training as requested, and obtain and maintain Infant Mental Health Endorsement.

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