The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking a Family Support Specialist to work in our Community Based Services Family Opportunity Center in Dover!
The Family Support Specialist will be responsible for answering calls, greeting family members and coordinating meetings with staff, community groups and families. This position will assist families with registering and track/manage data for reports to oversight agencies. The Family Support Specialist will organize and facilitate activities for both the parent/primary caregiver and the youth while using the opportunity center, and will be responsible for making sure all activities run smoothly and families have what they need while using the FOC. This position will also relay messages, keep records of all meetings and monitor payroll/expenses.
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 10am-7pm. Saturday 9am-6pm. Sunday-Monday off
The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.
MINIMUM Qualifications:
Must be 21 years of age or older due to insurance regulations.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience working with children and families.
Valid NYS Driver License in good condition as determined by the Agency.
Must complete and pass a pre-employment physical, PPD and drug screen and an annual physical and PPD.
PREFERRED Qualifications:
Higher Education or certificate(s.)
Previous experience in an office setting.
Previous experience working with youth and families beyond one year.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Ability to move through the family center to organize and clean areas.
Must complete and pass an annual physical and PPD.
Ability to easily move through the different areas of the center to check in with youth and families.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
Able to safely operate an agency vehicle in accordance with NYS motor vehicle
The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.