Apply on Employer Site

UPMC · 8 hours ago

Family Development Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

UPMC is a healthcare provider with a focus on family support services. The Family Development Specialist will provide prevention services to families, helping them establish personal goals and cope with challenges in high need communities.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalMedical

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate early childhood education two days a week using Pennsylvania Education Standards and Parents and Teachers Evidence Based Curriculum Responsible for caseload servicing approximately 25 to 40 families, both home visiting and/or non-home visiting

Complete a minimum of one home visit per month utilizing evidenced-based curriculum models

Plan and facilitate parent leader/men connection groups

Implement two child development screenings per child served per year using appropriate developmental tools

Maintain the family support center site and ensure welcoming atmosphere

Provides case management services including goal planning, service brokerage, advocacy, referral, and support

Participate in outreach/recruit for program

Provide crisis intervention and/or referrals for families

Attend minimum of twenty hours of job-related trainings annually

Maintain files and complete all management information system paperwork accurately as required in a timely manner

Transport families to programming, well-baby visits, mental health sessions, etc. when possible