Family Development Specialist

Job Description

This is professional work administering case management to include a range of client services (asset-building, work supports, and public benefits, and employment/education strategies) to eligible applicants. Work is directed and reviewed through establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress toward goal attainment.

The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Bargaining Unit: Employees Council
**Posting may close at any time at any time**

• Develops recruitment plans and presentations to interest potential clients in the Individual Family Development program
• Determines eligibility of applicants for services
• Administers and analyzes assessment tools to eligible clients
• Provides intensive case management services to ensure that the client's needs are identified and a service plan developed to achieve the desired outcomes
• Counsels applicants to identify barriers to obtain self-sufficiency, and develop with them a plan to address the barriers
• Works with applicants to identify resources that will address the individual family needs
• Provides and/or coordinates life skills, asset-specific workshops for each family, either individually or in a group
• Maintains records of contacts and services provided for each participating family
• Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed

• Considerable knowledge of interviewing, personal counseling and motivation/encouragement techniques
• Considerable knowledge of community resources
• Ability to gather facts and organize them into verbal and written reports
• Ability to organize and teach asset-building, financial education and life-skills workshops
• Ability to develop and coordinate classroom curriculum on various topics related to individual family development
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, representatives of other organizations, and the public
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
Required:

• Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in social work, counseling, public administration, or social science is required.

• Must have a valid Kansas driver's license and access to dependable personal transportation for business use.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred

• One year of experience in social service or employment programs is preferred

• Prior case management experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of case assessment, planning, and coordination is preferred.