Family Support Worker -Boston Family Resource Center

The Home for Little Wanderers
dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Massachusetts, Roxbury
Dec 20, 2024
Description This position is eligible for an up to $3000 sign-on bonus! The Family Resource Center located in Roxbury is seeking a Family Support Worker (FSW). The FSW provides information and educational resources to family members in addition to providing referrals to community resources. The FSW develops the FRC calendar and hosts parent and Youth Support groups. They are responsible for recruiting and providing support to volunteers who shall lead specialized support groups as needed and will be responsible for helping coordinate group activities, facilitating and advertising groups. How You'll Be Making a Difference Assists families in accessing support and resources in their community to meet child and family needs. Facilitate and advertise family support groups. Communicates with community partners to ensure families are well connected to resources. Completes outreach and marketing efforts to build awareness of the program. May assist in transporting families to FRC or to other community locations. Documents activities provided daily in medical record. May assist in transporting families to FRC or to other community locations. Perform program specific duties and functions. May participate in agency committees. Provide on-call coverage and crisis intervention as needed. May be required to have a valid driver's license, clear driving record, and personal vehicle available for use during work hours. Qualifications Associates degree in social work, mental health or related discipline. May or may not have program specific experience. Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity. Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications. Language capacity such as Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: Generous time off including 11 holidays Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire Extensive training to new staff Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance And more! Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)