Family Resource Specialist, Healthy Families Program

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The FROG Scale is administered objectively and reliably, and in a relationship-building, conversational style.

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The Family Resource Specialist (FRS) is responsible for completing the validated Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth (FROG) Scale with families to identify family strengths and areas to address at the start of services with parents.
The FROG Scale is a family-centered tool used to identify the presence of both protective factors that promote resilience and factors associated with increased risk of child maltreatment or other adverse childhood experiences.
The FROG Scale is administered objectively and reliably, and in a relationship-building, conversational style. Essential functions are specific to the individual position, they are based on the actual work performed, not the ability of the employee.
The Family Support Specialist (FSS) is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long-term (up to three or five years) contact and support with families. This activity will occur primarily within the family’s home; each visit should last for at least one hour. Virtual visits may take place as needed.
The interventions should be family-centered, strength-based, and directed at establishing a trusting relationship; strengthening the parent-child relationship; promoting healthy childhood growth and development; and enhancing family well-being by reducing risk and building protective factors.
The person filling this position is expected, under close supervision, to: (1) provide support to individuals and/or families requiring social service assistance; (2) assess applicants for services and develop service plans and goals with client input; (3) provide referrals to community resources for participants; (4) Create and maintain participant files, (5) provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.

minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, college coursework preferred

Requirements

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The FROG Scale is administered objectively and reliably, and in a relationship-building, conversational style. The FRS must have good communication and writing skills and knowledgeable of community resources to offer referrals to the appropriate community-based agencies, depending on the family’s needs.
experience in working with or providing services to children and their families
an ability to establish trusting relationships and acceptance of individual differences
experience and humility to work with the culturally diverse families
knowledge of infant and child development
open to reflective supervision
Bilingual Haitian Kreyol (Highly Preferred)

What We Offer

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Status: -Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA and CAMBA Housing Ventures are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse & inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics.