Bilingual Healthy Start Caseworker Spanish
Bilingual Healthy Start Caseworker Spanish
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$ 37485 - 46856
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Job Description
*Bachelors Degree and fluency in Spanish language are REQUIRED for this position* Please do not apply if you do not meet these requirements.
ABOUT US:
- The Baby Fold is a nonprofit organization that has been dedicated to the wellbeing of children and families since 1902. We successfully impact over 1200 people a year with a wide array of programs designed to wrap services around children and strengthen families. We are a leader in traumainformed practices employing the most effective treatment plans in every facet of our work.
BENEFITS & PERKS:
We take good care of our employees so they can take care of our community. Benefits for full time Healthy Start Caseworker Family Support Specialist) include:
We take good care of our employees so they can take care of our community. Benefits for PostAdoption Support Caseworker include:
- BCBS Health Insurance (choice of 3 medical plans) HSAcompatible option with $500 employer contribution
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement plan 403b (employer match after 1 year)
- Employerpaid Life & LongTerm Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Medical Plan (FSA) and Dependent Care Plan
- Paid Vacation Personal time Sick time and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $3500 per year
- Employee Assistance Program including counseling hearing aid discounts identity theft assistance will preparation and power of attorney assistance
- No fee no credit check $1500 Line of Credit for medical mental health & veterinary services (Paytient)
- Personalized assistance with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) as eligible nonprofit employer
- Financial wellness support (PNC)
- Advancement Mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Mental health resource for employees and dependents (age 13 with hundreds of meditation and mindfulness exercises sleep casting mental health coach therapy and psychiatry services at no cost (Headspace)
SUMMARY:
- The Family Support Specialist serves and assists parents to help them feel confident in their new role as mother/father.
- Provides inhome services including but not limited to: pregnancy and parenting information child development education parentchild activities connecting them with community resources and assisting with baby items
- Promotes collaborative problem solving by demonstrating care and respect in considering the diverse experiences and perspectives of others.
- Work Hours: Fulltime hourly/nonexempt flexible schedule that may include some evenings to meet needs of our clients 37.5 hrs/wk.
- Location: Normal IL
- Those who are bilingual in Spanish French or other languages of potential l;ocal client populations are highly encouraged to apply
- PAY:$19.22 $24.03/hour $37485 $46856.25 annually) nonexempt/hourly based on experience and education
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field required.
- Bilingual in Spanish required
- Two years of relevant work experience in the field of child welfare or early childhood programs strongly preferred.
- Willingness and ability to work some evening and weekend hours as needed to meet the needs of the agency and the families we serve.
- Ability and willingness to travel for job responsibilities including the ability drive distances to enter the homes of families throughout the Central Illinois service area a valid drivers license that has not been suspended or revoked within the past three years and adequate auto insurance.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST:
- Completes assessments and screenings aimed at identifying the strengths and needs of the participants initially and throughout the period of service provision. With the input of clients plans services that will strengthen and support the families.
- Provides mentoring advocacy support and education that will protect children preserve families and enhance the mental health of children and families.
- Completes required documentation and adheres to the legal/ethical responsibilities.
- Represents the agency appropriately utilizes community contacts to advocate for clients and collaborates effectively with families and community partners.
- Enhances professional competence through ongoing awareness of developments in the field and contributes to quality improvement activities
Statement of Inclusion: The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations seek out different perspectives and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.
CONTACT US:
For more information on job opportunities at The Baby Fold please visitwww.thebabyfold/careers/tbf.
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