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| Job ID: 14047362 |
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| Job Title: | Family Support Specialist - Safe Harbor |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: Second (Evening), Hours Per Week: 20, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | $23.13 - $26.00 Hourly |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Associate's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | 24 Months |
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| Required Skills: | Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of African American culturally specific services and support.
High degree of knowledge of Safe Harbor and human trafficking
Access to reliable transportation and ability to drive participants.
Skilled in building relationships quickly.
Clean driving record and no criminal background.
Knowledge of systems navigation within the state of Minnesota.
High Level of attention to detail.
Desire to continuously learn for personal and profession growth.
Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills especially for clients’ advocacy.
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, coordinate, track and complete multiple tasks as well adjust to changing priorities.
Education and Experience
Four year degree in related field or 2 years’ experience working parents or 5+ years of relevant experience working with victims of trafficking
Experience in working with African American parents of teens.
Experience in facilitating groups.
Experience in completing intake and assessments of clients’ needs.
Experience in providing 1:1 services and support that are African American culturally specific. |
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| Driver's License: | Class A Required |
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| Job Description: |
Description
Mission: The Link works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. Our 23 programs provide supportive housing, intensive case management services, and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Link prides itself on its innovative, youth-centered, strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs that are co-designed, implemented and overseen by youth.
Position Specifics
Hiring Salary Range: $23.13 - $26.00/hour based on qualifications
Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Southwest Suburbs
Hours/Days: Mon-Fri 2:00PM-6:00PM
Basic Function
The program’s goal is that parents will gain new skills to effectively parent their teens and be connected to appropriate community and other parents for support in order to ultimately help improve their teen’s behavior. This role in intended to work specifically with families who have been effected by human trafficking
Duties and Responsibilities
Case Management
Provide case management services to parents of victims of trafficking
Interview and assess clients
Facilitate 1:1 family culturally specific curriculum
Conduct home visit, connections to resources and phone support.
Provide necessary transportation for clients according to availability
Establish and maintain relationships with community, government agencies and community members.
Create safe and supportive relationships with clients.
Group Facilitation
Provide follow up phone calls and visit to support recruiting efforts.
Facilitate culturally specific parenting groups.
Facilitate case management 1:1's with parents and youth that are aligned with Safe Harbor protocol
Administrative Responsibilities
Report to supervisor in regard to client progress.
Keep updated records of all interactions with clients and any other contacts made on their behalf.
Provide ongoing monitoring and reporting of client progress.
General Responsibilities
Preserve the integrity of the programs and agency
Demonstrate commitment to The Link’s mission and vision, and values of equity, diversity and inclusion
Support the overall growth of the agency
Maintain positive and healthy relationship with co-workers and other related parties
Assist where needed as a team player
Create a safe, respectful, and healthy atmosphere and environment where everyone can grow and learn
Participate in special projects as necessary
Attend all meetings and trainings as required
Maintain positive and professional interactions with clients, co-workers, and all parties involved
All other duties as assigned
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