TITLE: FAMILY SUCCESS SPECIALIST (FSS)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required associate degree in social work, school counseling, education, mental health, or related field or 5 years' experience with family engagement, community supports, or school supportive services. Preferred bachelor's degree in social work or related field. Strong organizational, writing, and verbal skills. Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and manage caseloads across several districts.
REPORTS TO:
Behavioral Health and Mental Wellness Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY:
The candidate will fulfill a student and family engagement type role, the candidate will be focusing on the basic needs/social determinants of health, and mental wellness needs of designated students and their families, with a focus on students who are at risk of school disengagement. The FSS can meet with students and families at school, in the community and homes to identify solutions to stabilize and improve school readiness. Services may include case management, basic needs/supports, community engagement and connection, wellness groups and individual student wellness checks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Initiates student and family contact to explore concerns with attendance, mental health, and school disengagement through phone calls, text messages, Face Time, virtual meetings, home visits.
2. Initiates meetings, utilizes surveys, and other forms of data to gain insight for continuous improvement and planning.
3. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with community partnerships to provide services to children and families.
4. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports related to program activities.
5. Implements Social Emotional Learning strategies and embeds this philosophy in their day- to-day practice with students and families.
6. Initiates and maintains regular contact with students and families.
7. Initiates and maintains contract with referrals sources, school administration, and staff.
8. Initiates and maintains continuous interchange of ideas and feedback with member schools on items affecting student mental health, engagement and attendance, such as providing district personnel with information regarding barriers and action taken on referred cases.
9. Develops and maintains records and documents.
10. Maintains a valid driver’s license and vehicle to travel to various locations daily,including students’ homes.
11. Able to work non-traditional hours when necessary to accommodate family schedules.
12. Develops and supports school readiness routines/activities for students and families.
13. Participates in staff meetings and training experiences as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
14. Communicates clearly in oral and written form on complex issues.
15. Works as a team member with HCESC and school district personnel to ensure all service area requirements are met to carry out the program's goals.
16. Works with school administrators and/or staff to develop and implement preventive and corrective strategies that deal with student wellness, attendance, and engagement.
17. Develops and implements family/parent involvement strategies including social emotional learning, setting goals, etc. as related to remote learning, attendance, andengagement.
18. Handles confidential, sensitive information while always maintaining professional boundaries.
19. Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Salary to be established by the Board.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND ADA STATEMENT:
The Hamilton County Educational Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise. The Governing Board of Hamilton County Educational Service Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
Submit Letter of Interest with Resume to:
Hamilton County Educational Service Center
11083 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Attn Kristy Anderson
kristy.anderson@hcesc.org
And Apply on Applitrack at The Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium - Employment Application (applitrack.com)