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    Family Support Specialist-Siren - Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Inc.

    Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Inc.
    Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Inc. Siren, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job DescriptionSalary: $18.00 per hour

    Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council is a non-profit organization formed by the Native American Tribes of Wisconsin. We serve all WI tribes by providing administration of grant-funded programs either directly or with sub grants. Programs range from Child and Maternal services to Education to Disability and Elder benefits. Our Mission is: To Enhance the quality of life for all Native People.

    Family Support Specialist

    The Family Support Specialist (FSS) is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long-term (up to five years) contact/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 trusting relationship; strengthening the parent-child relationship; promoting healthy childhood growth and development; and enhancing family well-being by reducing risk and building the protective factors. Daily attendance is an essential function of this position.

    Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Partners with families and honors diverse family structures and parenting practices.
    • Supervision weekly with supervisor for at least 1.5 hours to support, guide and build on the strengths of the families we serve.
    • Activities include but not limited to; administer screening tools such as ASQ, ASQ-SE, Depression screening, etc.
    • Identify and refer families for other supportive services, including health care services.
    • Responsible for assisting families in establishing goals and supporting them throughout the process.
    • Responsible for implementing activities outlined in the Family Service Plan to address the areas of concern that were identified on the FROG scale.
    • Collaborate as a team with agency meetings, parent groups and activities.

    Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Attend training sessions and meetings as scheduled with HFA standards to stay current. Intensive training within the first year with travel is required.
    • Engage in networking to remain current on the availability of health and human services available to Native American, ensuring all services are delivered in a culturally competent manner.
    • Attend all required meetings, trainings, events as deemed appropriate by your supervisor.
    • Create and maintain family group activities, parenting groups for the program.
    • Understand crisis intervention and the protective factors to support the families we serve.
    • Effective time management and strong organizational skills.
    • Perform other duties as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

    This is a non-exempt full-time position working at the main site in Siren, WI. This is not a remote position. The starting wage for this position is $18 per hour with benefits including: Annual/Personal Leave and Holiday Pay, Health, Dental, Life & AD&D, STD and LTD Insurance, FSA and 403(b) Retirement Plan. Regular work hours are normally Monday through Friday 40 hours a week. There will be variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines, and to meet the needs of the families served. Background check and drug screen are required before employment.

    Qualifications:

    An equivalent combination of experience and education that will provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered. Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Associates Degree in Early Childhood preferred and/or equivalent experience working in the field. Infant Mental Health Endorsement. Experience and willingness to work with a Native American Tribal organization and/or not-for-profit agency desirable. Individual must possess: Knowledge of infant and child development, parent-child attachment and maternal-infant health. Experience in working with or providing services to children and families. Respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those with differing cultural, racial, sexual, or ethnic identities. Ability to establish trusting relationships and work effectively with mothers, fathers and extended family. Acceptance of individual differences. Belief that children need to be nurtured. Experience and willingness to work with diverse populations present among the target population. Open to reflective practices (i.e. has the capacity for introspection, communicates awareness in relation to others, recognizes value of supervision. Etc.) Must possess valid driver's license, have access to reliable transportation with adequate insurance and be able to travel within the Lac du Flambeau community.

    ***Great Lakes Inter Tribal Council does not respond to phone calls nor emails inquiries regarding the status of your application. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

    Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) is an equal opportunity employer applying Native American Preference as defined in Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 44-66 and 47, and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of GLITC to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications of the job applied for, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. As an equal opportunity employer, GLITC intends to comply fully with all federal and state laws and the information requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. Disabled applicants may request a needed accommodation from the representative of the Human Resource Department, PO Box 9 Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538 or phone or

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