Healthy Families - Family Resource Specialist

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul.  As a Family Resource Specialist, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Complete the validated Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth (FROG) Scale with families to identify family strengths and areas to address at the start of services with parents;


• Develop and maintain referral sources to support consistent program enrollment and appropriate utilization of program capacity;


• Educate community partners about the Healthy Families program, including program eligibility, available services, benefits of participation, and referral procedures;


• Receive and respond to referrals in accordance with Healthy Families requirements and established program procedures;


• Initiate timely contact with referred families and use persistent, respectful, family-centered engagement strategies;


• Ensure assessments are complete, accurate, timely, and consistent with HFA and Healthy Families Indiana requirements;


• Engage families in discussions regarding identified strengths and opportunities for support in a respectful, nonjudgmental, and strength-based manner;


• Provide appropriate referrals and connections to community-based organizations and other support based upon individual family needs;


• Assist families in navigating barriers to accessing needed services when appropriate;


• Maintain current knowledge of community resources and services available to children and families;


• Complete all required assessment and service documentation accurately and within established timeframes;


• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services;


• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;


• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;


• Complete other duties as assigned.
  

What Will Make You Successful

• High School Diploma or equivalent;


• Bachelor’s level degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field of study from an accredited college preferred;


• At least two (2) years of experience working with or providing services to children and their families;


• Ability to establish trusting relationships and demonstrate acceptance of individual differences;


• Experience and humility to work with culturally diverse families;


• Knowledge of infant and child development, infant mental health endorsement preferred (if available in the state);


• Willing to engage in building reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision, etc.);


• Demonstrated strong engagement skills;


• Demonstrated knowledge of the strength-based approach and interventions;


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;


• Demonstrated excellent assessment and crisis intervention skills;


• Prior work experience with multi-problem families in a home setting;


• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;


• Must be willing and able to work outside of normal business hours to include some evenings andweekends;


• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;


• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;


• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;


• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;


• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.
  

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul


• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities 


• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)


• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility


• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO YourWay, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)


• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify


• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program


• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

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