Family Development Specialist

The Family Development Specialist works under the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) connecting families with community resources and one-on-one support. Family Development Specialists work on a collaborative team whose essential function is to provide family goal setting, crisis intervention, family stabilization, self-sufficiency, community support and parent engagement activities such as training and workshops.

What You'll Do:

• Pre-screens, assesses, and verifies all intake information related to income and household status to ensure program eligibility for applicant families and individuals.
• Manages an ongoing case analysis of families, determine their needs, and work with all family members to meet specific needs.
• Provides case-by-case assistance to ensure participants obtain housing, employment, training, education, day care assistance, transportation, medicine, food, clothing, utilities, mental health, detoxification, family crisis, and financial counseling.
• Assists families with goal-setting and developing an action plan to work toward economic enhancement.
• Researches services, resources and other funds to supplement program funding to meet the needs of the community.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements workshops and seminars for target population in a variety of cultures.
• Maintains records, data tracking and case notes according to state and federal program guidelines, in addition to policies and procedures set forth by the agency.
• Responds to referrals provided by inner agency staff, community partners, etc. in a timely manner.

What You'll Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field
• Three or more years of experience in case management and working with low-income families.
• Must have basic knowledge of government assistance programs and non-profits, faith-based organizations and other services.
• Valid background clearance

What We Offer:

• Health insurance (100% company-paid premium for employees)
• Dental insurance (100% company-paid premium for employees)
• Basic Life insurance (100% company-paid for employees)
• Long-Term Disability (100% company-paid for employees)
• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• 13-14 paid holidays
• Vision insurance

To Apply: Send your resume to

A common thread through all of our services, be they Family Services, Senior Services, or Housing Services, is that we help change lives by providing needed resources and support.Coastal Community Action, Inc. provides needed services to thousands of residents in our region annually.

303 McQueen Avenue
Newport, NC 28570
Phone: (252) 223-1630