Family Support Specialist and Parent Education Facilitator
About the Organization
LRCS is one of 10 designated Area Agencies in New Hampshire that provides community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities or acquired brain disorders, and their families. NH’s Area Agency system serves in excess of 10,000 individuals and families. The region encompasses Belknap County and southern Grafton County. The 24 communities served by LRCS are: Alexandria, Alton, Ashland, Barnstead, Belmont, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, Center Harbor, Ellsworth, Gilford, Gilmanton, Groton, Hebron, Holderness, Laconia, Meredith, New Hampton, Plymouth, Rumney, Sanbornton, Thornton, Tilton and Wentworth.
About the Job
Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS) is accepting applications for a Family Support Specialist and Parent Education Facilitator to join our team at the Family Resource Center! The Family Support Specialist provides home visits primarily to families involved in the Step Ahead program in compliance with the agency’s policies and Comprehensive Family Supports and Services (CFSS) contract. The primary focus is to prevent child abuse and neglect. The Family Support Specialist will also provide group parenting education.
Requirements:
A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Early Childhood Education or closely related field is required. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, recognize appropriate boundaries with families and individuals, maintain confidentiality, maintain respective and appropriate communication, and work collaboratively with family and individuals involved in the family’s life.
Applicants may send resume and cover letter to:
Kelsey Ferrick, Human Resources Coordinator and Recruiter
LRCS
P.O. Box 509
Laconia, NH 03247
E-mail: Kelsey.ferrick@lrcs.org
or apply here: Lakes Region Community Services Council - Family Support Specialist & Parent Education Facilitator (paylocity.com)