JobID: 3738

　　Position Type:Administration/Specialist

　　Date Posted:9/29/2023

　　Location:Saginaw ISD Administration Offices

　　District:Saginaw Intermediate School District - website

　　RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director of Early Childhood and the Healthy Families America Program Supervisor.

　　TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:1. Administrative/Non-Bargaining.2. 260 day position.3. Salary Range: $44,221-$46,460 annually.4. Full-time position, Monday through Friday, some evenings and weekends.

　　SUMMARY OF POSITION: Reporting to the Supervisor of Healthy Families America, this position is responsible for home-based intervention services, referral and coordination of activities for families of children prenatal through age five through the Healthy Families America (HFA) Program as a Family Support Specialist. This position will work collaboratively with community partners to achieve outcomes for children and families.

　　ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: General Responsibilities:

　　Accepts assignments from the HFA Supervisor. Makes contacts with families within two business days.Works as a team member with all Saginaw ISD staff, parents and program partners to implement a program that is meaningful and meets the individual needs of each child and family.Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to HFA families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures and other legal requirements, i.e., FERPA and HIPAA.Builds collaborative community relationships, leading to enhanced referrals and program outcomes.Completes all paperwork, assessment, and screenings within designated timelines.Makes CPS referrals when appropriate. Reports all referrals to immediate supervisor and manager.Meets HFA required training components, including attendance and participation in conferences, seminars, coaching and mentoring and in-service training, keeping up-to-date with developmentally appropriate practice, best practice, and evidence-based practice for children and families. Tracks all training on required forms.Demonstrates needed computer skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows Word, Google, Excel, email communications and the Internet.Actively participates in efforts to sustain Healthy Families America including program marketing, recruitment, public outreach and communication activities.Responds to all family need in culturally sensitive and competent manner; seeks out additional training and resources to support this strategy.Performs other related duties as required by the Supervisor and Director of Early Childhood and Parenting Services.Family Service Worker Responsibilities:Under general supervision, the Family Support Specialist supports the family environment for the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of children who are at risk of abuse or neglect, assisting in strengthening the parent-child relationship, improving parenting skills, promoting healthy child growth and development, and reducing family stress. It is expected that this position will perform all essential job functions while maintaining a full weighted caseload. A Family Support Specialist will be able to maintain a full caseload weight within the first eight mont