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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>PARENT SUPPORT AND PREVENTION</span><span> SPECIALIST</span></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Job Category:<span> </span></span></span></span><span><span>Family Programs</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Job Status:<span> </span></span></span></span><span><span>Full-ti</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Reports to: </span></span></span><span><span><span> </span></span><span>Parent Support and Prevention</span><span><span> </span></span><span>Program<span> </span></span><span>Manager </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Job Summary:</span></span></span><span><span> </span><span>W</span><span>orking alongside at-risk families, you will strengthen parenting skills with the goal of keeping families together. </span><span>The </span><span>Parent Support and Prevention</span><span> </span><span>Specialist</span><span> </span><span>provides</span><span> </span><span>assistance</span><span> </span><span>to</span><span> biological and relative/kinship</span><span> families </span><span>deemed</span><span> </span><span>at-risk</span><span> of having their children enter foster care. </span><span>Parent Support and Prevention</span><span> </span><span>Specialists provide flexible and</span><span> responsive services to </span><span>families based on </span><span>individual </span><span>need</span><span>s</span><span> </span><span>including but not limited to </span><span>accessing </span><span>health</span><span> care and</span><span> legal services, support groups, </span><span>advocacy, </span><span>parent curriculum </span><span>tra</span><span>ining</span><span> </span><span>for the purpose of</span><span> strengthening </span><span>the family while </span><span>promoting stability for the children in their care.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Responsibilities: </span></span></span><span><span>Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Receive and manage</span><span> </span><span>referrals </span><span>from </span><span>leadership for caregivers in the community, delivering </span><span>timely</span><span> </span><span>assistance</span><span> to support effective care for children within program guidelines. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Prioritize and m</span><span>anag</span><span>e multiple cases simultaneously and </span><span>m</span><span>aintain</span><span> </span><span>frequent</span><span>, open communication with direct </span><span>supervisor</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Utilize trauma-informed </span><span>practices to</span><span> when supporting and interacting with clients.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Provide </span><span>caregivers</span><span> with inf</span><span>ormation</span><span>, referrals, community resources to improve caregiver access to family resources such as basic need items, money to </span><span>pay for</span><span> bills, tutoring resources, recreational activities, scholarships, etc. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Guide</span><span> </span><span>caregivers in </span><span>identifying</span><span>, applying for, and securing eligible benefits, ensuring </span><span>timely</span><span> connection to appropriate resources</span><span>. </span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Consistently and proactively communicate and meet with clients per program guidelines</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Schedule </span><span>weekly in-</span><span>home visits, c</span><span>omplete caregiver assessments</span><span>, and deliver parenting curriculum modules</span><span> </span><span>while ensuring compliance with program </span><span>guidelines. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Create a </span><span>p</span><span>lan</span><span>,</span><span> </span><span>in partnership</span><span>,</span><span> </span><span>with </span><span>caregivers</span><span> to meet identified needs. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Enhance</span><span> </span><span>caregivers’</span><span> social support systems (</span><span>i.e.</span><span> professional agencies, support groups, parent groups, professional helpers, </span><span>extended family, </span><span>etc.). </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Collect and record all data</span><span> to complete and </span><span>maintain</span><span> up-to-date documentation of clients within program 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Participate in outreach efforts as assigned. Attend community meetings as needed. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Participate in </span><span>ongoing meetings/professional memberships and trainings as required by the Program Manager. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Actively</span><span> </span><span>contribute both independently and as part of a team; </span><span>p</span><span>articipate</span><span> </span><span>in team meetings and collaborate with colleagues across </span><span>departments.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Qualifications</span><span><span> </span>&amp; Preferred Skills</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Bachelor’s Degree<span> </span></span><span>in</span><span><span> </span>social work</span><span><span> </span>(preferred) or in re</span><span>lated human services field</span><span>.</span><span><span> </span>Experience preferred.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience working with marginalized communities with an understanding of the barriers that </span><span>impact</span><span> underserved communities. Quickly </span><span>establish</span><span> rapport and build trust</span><span>. </span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Collaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using interpersonal skills in multi-disciplinary, diverse, and </span><span>dynamic professional teams. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Strong verbal communication skills and </span><span>demonstrated</span><span> </span><span>skill</span><span> to write clearly and effectively. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Adaptable and proactive </span><span>self-starter</span><span> who effectively multitasks while </span><span>maintaining</span><span> strong attention to detail and organization to meet all </span><span>objectives</span><span> and </span><span>deadlines. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Follow confidentiality guidelines and </span><span>appropriate handling</span><span> of sensitive information.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Model ethical and professional behaviors at all times</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Maintain flexibility in work </span><span>schedule</span><span>, including availability for evenings and weekends as needed</span><span>. </span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Travel required within surrounding counties with or without accommodation. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Compensation &amp;</span><span> Benefits </span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Compensation </span><span>commensurate</span><span> with experience. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Comprehensive benefits package including:</span><br></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Highly-competitive</span><span><span> </span>health plan.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution.</span><br></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to<span> </span></span><span>employee</span><span>. </span><br></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Voluntary life and short-term disability options<span> </span></span><span>available</span><span>.</span><br></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match.</span><br></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options.</span><br></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Employee Assistance Program.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Generous paid time off and holidays.</span><br></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>FosterAdopt</span><span><span> </span>Connect</span><span><span> </span>does not and shall not discriminate<span> </span></span><span>on the basis of</span><span><span> </span>race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. 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