Family Support Services Specialist - 2025766

Kent, WA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 29 days ago

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About the role

Follow all due intake and enrollment process, helping coordinate the intake process, as needed.
Provide home-visits and accompany families to help with navigating systems and resources.
Administer ASQs and PICCOLOs screenings, and any other internally developed assessments or surveys, and provide any follow-up services with regards to child development, disability services, and family well-being.

Build and maintain the FSS program caseload through community outreach as well as following up on referrals from within WRWW, community partners, and direct family requests.
Assist and support with applying for WCCC subsidies, childcare, and early childhood systems such as ECEAP/Head Start, Preschool and home-visitation programs, and Kindergarten.
Provide follow-through support with additional support needs, including any cross-departmental referrals and case coordination needed.
Support with organizing and facilitating parent-child programming activities, including play groups and other parent/parent-child workshops, in coordination with other team members and community partners.
Ensure sustained engagement through active follow-up and relationship-building with families.
Continue to build the resources list and establish connections with local organizations & partners to continue expanding the availability of quality services for refugee and immigrant families and children.
Support with coordinating and organizing family engagement events, field trips, and training/workshops.
Coordinate and support initiatives to provide family resources and meet felt needs (e.g., backpack drives).
Research and facilitate connection of families with enrichment opportunities and tutoring support.

At least 1-2 years of social work or casework experience working with families in accessing community resources and navigating systems related to children/students.
Valid Driver's license and ability to pass a driving record check.
Current (or ability to quickly secure) CPR/First Aid Certification required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse stakeholders (caregivers, students, volunteers, and staff).

Creative, resourceful, and self-motivated.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Demonstrated cultural humility and experience supporting families across languages and cultural contexts.
Knowledgeable about inclusive early childhood practices, child development, IFSP/IEP procedures, and reducing barriers and stigma for people with disabilities.
Accountable and thorough with excellent follow-through on each task.
Experience with planning/coordinating programs and events for families and children is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel)
and ability to learn other internal applications.

FSS also provides pro-active support with accessing various community resources and opportunities such as childcare subsidies, student enrichment, behavioral health support, and student scholarships.
Provide support with accessing resources for the behavioral and mental health needs of students.
Assist and support with school navigation including any school registrations, IEP or 504 plans, and other academic or English language learning needs for the students.

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