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UPMC · 1 day ago

Family Development Specialist

positionPittsburgh, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Family Development Specialist to work primarily at their Lawrenceville Family Care Connection site. The role focuses on providing prevention services to families with children from birth to 18 years old, helping them establish personal goals and cope with challenges in high need communities.

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Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate early childhood education two days a week (3 hr.) program using Pennsylvania Education Standards and Parents and Teachers Evidence Based Curriculum Responsible for caseload servicing approximately 25 to 40 families, both home visiting and/or non-home visiting
Complete a minimum of one home visit per month utilizing evidenced-based curriculum models
Plan and facilitate parent leader/men connection groups
Implement two child development screenings per child served per year using appropriate developmental tools
Maintain the family support center site and ensure welcoming atmosphere
Provides case management services including goal planning, service brokerage, advocacy, referral, and support
Participate in outreach/recruit for program
Provide crisis intervention and/or referrals for families. Attend minimum of twenty hours of job-related trainings annually
Maintain files and complete all management information system paperwork accurately as required in a timely manner
Transport families to programming, well-baby visits, mental health sessions, etc. when possible

Qualification

Home visiting experienceCase managementSocial service systemsCPR certificationCrisis interventionCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or associate's degree in human services or related field with 2 years of experience
Knowledge of county social service systems
Understand the FCC and county protocol for mandated reporters
Within 30 days of hire CPR is based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Driver's License
Clearances with Renewal: Act 31, 33, 34, & 73

Preferred

Experience in home visiting

Company

UPMC

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UPMC is one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the United States. A $10 billion integrated global health enterprise headquartered
dateFounded in 1893
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.upmc.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.46M
Key Investors
Appalachian Regional Commission
2024-09-18Grant· $0.46M

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Leslie Davis
President and CEO
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Frederick M. Hargett
Chief Financial Officer
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