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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>PARENT SUPPORT AND </span><span>REUNIFCATION</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-time</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Reports to</span><span>: </span></span></span><span><span><span> </span></span><span>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>The Family Reunification Support Specialist works closely with parents involved in the formal foster care system to support safe and successful reunification with their children. This position provides intensive family-centered services, advocacy, parenting </span><span>support and skill building</span><span>, </span><span>supervised visitation, </span><span>and resource coordination to help parents meet case plan goals, strengthen family functioning, and promote long-term family stability.</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 </span><span>parents</span><span> in</span><span>volved with the child welfare system, </span><span>delivering </span><span>timely</span><span> </span><span>assistance</span><span> to support effective </span><span>reunification progress</span><span> within program guidelines. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Prioritize and manage multiple cases simultaneously while </span><span>maintaining</span><span> frequent, open communication with direct supervisor </span><span>regarding</span><span> services delivered, concerns or questions.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Utilize trauma-informed practices 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 </span><span>parent</span><span> access to resources such as basic need items, money to </span><span>pay for</span><span> bills, tutoring resources, </span><span>employment options, </span><span>recreational activities, scholarships, etc. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Guide </span><span>parents</span><span> 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 </span><span>in-person </span><span>visits</span><span> to complete parent</span><span> 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>Schedule weekly in-person parent/child supervised visits </span><span>while ensuring compliance with program 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 </span><span>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 </span><span>in </span><span>FAC c</span><span>lient database system</span><span>, within program guidelines</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Submit month-end client progress reports to supervisor and Children’s Division by the third business day of the new month. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Develop and </span><span>maintain</span><span> relationships with key </span><span>stakeholders </span><span>and community partners to create strong partnerships to enable a continual flow of regularly received referrals. 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 </span><span>trainings</span><span> 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> </span><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>Adaptable and proactive self-starter who effectively multitasks while </span><span>maintaining</span><span> strong attention to detail and organization to meet all </span><span>objectives</span><span> and deadlines.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Collaborate effectively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams and </span><span>demonstrate</span><span> strong interpersonal skills by adjusting communication approaches to effectively engage clients, families, and colleagues</span><span>.  </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively for a variety of audiences</span><span>.  </span><span> </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<span> </span></span><span>expense</span><span><span> </span>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</span><span><span> </span>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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