Prs Family Support Specialist - Houston, United States - YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON

YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON

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Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Overview
The Family Support Specialist will provide Home Study (HS) and Post Release Services (PRS) for Unaccompanied Children (UC). This position will report to the Regional Supervisor. This position is hybrid and is based in Houston.

Agency Description

YMCA International Services is a unique branch of the Y of Greater Houston and seeks to meet the needs of Houston's significant refugee and immigrant communities.

We provide comprehensive programs that focus on building human assets and fostering self-sufficiency.

YMCA International Services seeks a full-time Bilingual Family Support Specialist to work with USCRI's Nuevo Comienzo Immigrant Children's Program, to provide Home Study (HS) and Post Release Services (PRS) for Unaccompanied Children (UC).

Duties /Responsibilities

Family Support Specialist primary responsibilities include:

Conduct time-sensitive and thorough home study assessments for potential placements for UC, including background interviews, home assessment, and case analysis
Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate post placement services and comprehensive case management for UC
Carry a case minimum caseload of 15 PRS cases and an active HS at all time
Conduct brief interventions to help families address crises and manage conflict, as needed
Complete individualized needs assessments with UC and sponsor, and develop case plans with particular attention to culture, language, and special circumstances
Maintain a high standard of recordkeeping according to USCRI and ORR policies and procedures
Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to ensure that each child receives the services they require
Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis using child welfare principles and social work best practices through phone/video calls, interviews, and home visits
Build a network of local pro bono legal resources and service providers to facilitate access for UC and sponsors, and track individual progress
Coordinate and maintain communication with key stakeholders
Participate in regular training and communication sessions with supervisor and headquarters staff
Perform all other duties as needed and/or as directed by supervisor including airport pickup of newly arrived refugees

Requirements:

Masters of Social Work, a behavioral science, or social services field, with at least two years' progressive experience in the fields listed above; or a Bachelor's degree in social work, a behavioral science, or social services field with a minimum of three years' progressive experience in the fields listed above
Experience in child welfare, child placements, family preservation and social service provision is desired
Must be skilled at writing professional, thorough assessment reports
Must possess an extensive knowledge of immigrant community local resources
Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to prioritize duties in a fastpaced environment
Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, a clean driving record, and personal transportation
Position requires up to 50 percent long distance travel with limited notice

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Fluency in Spanish is required; proficiency in additional languages a plus:

Possess or be able to obtain CPR and basic first aid certification
Must be able to complete a tuberculosis examination or provide a current record of a tuberculosis examination, as per funder requirement

TRAVEL
Travel is primarily for home visits, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

The YMCA of Greater Houston provides the following for full-time staff:

Highly competitive compensation
Generous and flexible PTO
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Long term disability, basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits
403(B) retirement plan
Free YMCA membership
This position is grant funded._
The YMCA of Greater Houston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws._