DSC provides educational, professional, residential, employment and behavioral support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford counties. We have an excellent work environment where you will be part of a team that is positive, caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people to whom we provide services. If you are seeking a rewarding and fulfilling job, we are currently hiring for the position of Family Support Specialist.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Family Support Specialist at DSC, you will provide prevention initiative support and resources for families in Champaign County to reduce risk factors and build on strengths. Families enrolled in the program must meet eligibility requirements as outlined on the Baby TALK weighted eligibility form.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Early Childhood Education, Human and Family Development, Social Work, or related field.
- Experience working with children and families, including teen parents highly preferred.
- Knowledge of typical child development and how biopsychosocial factors influence child development and interactions with caregivers. Knowledge of a promotion, prevention, and strengths-based approach to mental health and family well-being.
- Effective communication, networking, and written skills to create partnerships with families, staff, and collaborating agencies.
- Understand the needs of and ability to work with diverse cultures, children and families with presenting risk factors, and teen populations.
- Bilingual, Spanish speaking preferred
HOURS:
- 40 hours a week
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- Grant-funded retention bonuses up to 4 times per year through June 2026 - up to $1,600 per year!
- All benefits start day 1 of employment
- 21 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 6 days of paid reserve sick leave per year
- Medical, dental, life and disability coverage (starts first day of employment)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- Voluntary benefits including vision, STD, critical illness, accident, legal insurance and identity theft protection
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Employee referral program (up to $1000 per referral)
- Fun, family-oriented work environment, casual dress, and employee appreciation events
- Employee assistance program
- Lots of perks and benefits!
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