New Opportunities, Inc. · 21 hours ago
Family Development Specialist
New Opportunities, Inc. is a community action agency dedicated to improving the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals. The Family Development Specialist will provide family development services, assist families in identifying their goals, coordinate program services, and advocate for families with educational and social service institutions.
Elder CareElderlyFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementNon ProfitResidential
Responsibilities
Provide customer driven family development services which focus on the identification of long term family goals and objectives
Assist families in assessing their needs and strengths, coordinates program services for which they may be eligible, and supports the empowerment of families to be their own advocates with educational institutions, social service agencies and the business community
Implement a system to track progress towards the achievement of established family goals
Coordinate the enrollment of families into social service programming in support of family goals
Encourage families to develop their own strengths including identification and practicing of needed skills
Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions designed to help families develop and strengthen needed skills
Conduct home visits and case conferences with families to assess entire family situation
Advocate for and with a family with other agencies, schools, and businesses that have interactions with the family
Implement file recordkeeping system and customer confidentiality procedures
Data for reports that are filed with funding sources and other agencies as required on a monthly and quarterly basis
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Social Work or Human Services or related field or similar combination of education and directly related work experience
2-3 years experience in direct service and/or in experience in delivering financial education services or some type of curriculum training
Must have valid Connecticut driver's license
Preferred
Bilingual preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with matching contributions
Vacation Time
Personal Time
Sick Time
Holiday Pay
Company
New Opportunities, Inc.
New Opportunities, Inc. is a non-profit agency offering community services,ECD,elder services,employment services,energy,HBFS and justice.