FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Starting rate: $21.98 per hour
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: |
The Family Specialist II works closely with other members of the Lighthouse treatment team to address the issues of the recovering client and her children. They provides parent education, training and counseling to the mothers. They assesses the needs of the children for behavioral and counseling interventions and links children for services in the broader community. |
RESPONSIBILITIES: |
· Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve. |
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: |
· Must have knowledge of child development, effect of in utero drug and alcohol exposure, impact of addiction and recovery on family functioning. · Must have awareness of strategies forimproving parenting skills. · Must have knowledge of substance abuse prevention theory and techniques. · Must be familiar with community resources providing services to children. · Must be knowledgeable of and sensitive to the cultural differences in family structure and parenting style. · Must have effective intervention skills with children and families. |
QUALIFICATIONS: |
· Master degree in related field (Psychology, Social Work, Education), and two (2) years relevant paid direct service experience in an agency providing women's substance abuse treatment or family and/or children's services OR · Bachelor degree in behavioral health or human service field and QHP status plus four (4) years relevant experience. AND
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Benefits include: