Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Family Development Specialist 1
Monessen, PA 15062
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSouthwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. is seeking a Family Development Specialist 1 to provide child development education and case management services to students and their families. The role includes conducting developmental screenings, coordinating home visits, and maintaining communication with school district representatives.
Health CareNon ProfitSocialWellness
Responsibilities
Provides child development education, developmental screenings, case management, and referral services to students and their families
Prepares various documents (e.g., instructional materials, observation of the child, health information, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required for program compliance
Completes the intake and assessment process for students and families, verifying the accuracy of information and need for social services
Coordinates monthly home visits, as prescribed, to evaluate child and family and devise a comprehensive service plan that includes strength, needs and goals of child and family
Initiates contact with providers of needed services, processes formal referrals, provides follow-up to ensure student and family compliance with service plan
Maintains ongoing communication with school district representatives via confidential meetings and written progress reports
Participates in staff meetings, treatment team meetings and other activities as required to ensure a team approach to service provision
Accompanies student and/or family members to social service appointments, when needed
Screen’s children in program periodically for educational, hearing and visual development for the purpose of referring when necessary to the program supervisor of suspected delays in development
Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in social work, Education or related field from an accredited college or university
one-year case management or public education system experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make proper service recommendations
Demonstrated knowledge of child development and early childhood behavior
Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent's and/or ratios
Ability to read a variety of materials, write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others
Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Ability to transfer written material and documents into a data collection system
Demonstrated knowledge of entitlement programs and available social services
Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police and Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances
Ability to transport oneself as program needs dictate
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Tuition Discounts
Career Advancement
Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
Career advancement opportunities.
Generous time off for eligible employees.
Company
Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc.
SPHS identifies and provides health and social service needs throughout Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland counties since 1964.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cheryld Emala
Chief Operating Officer
Scott Cook MD MPH
Chief Medical Officer
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