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Marion County Class Specification BulletinPage of >>> Family Support Specialist Class Code: 250 Bargaining Unit: 06 - Marion County Employees Association MARION COUNTY SALARY RANGE $24.50 - $32.84 Hourly OVERVIEW: FLSA: EEOC: Department: Non-Exempt02 Professionals Juvenile GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES The Family Support Specialist provides direct and collateral services to younger at-risk youth and their families who are being served by the Marion County Family Support Program or the department. These services are directed at reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors or developmental assets to reduce the likelihood of the youth entering the juvenile justice system or increasing involvement. The Family Support Specialist develops a case plan and coordinates interagency and intra-agency services which: (1) support the education needs of clients; (2) improve family functioning; (3) increase parenting skills; (4) facilitate skill development of youth in decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, self management, stress management, and self advocacy (5) increase family communication and building/maintaining positive relationships; (6) develop youth leisure skills, activities and connectivity; (7) address tobacco, alcohol and other drug use; (8) and reduces involvement in criminal behavior. Position involves regular contact with youth and their families in their homes and the community. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of a program supervisor or other designated supervisor, who sets goals, assigns duties and reviews performance by observation and through reports and conferences. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification. However, incumbents may function as lead workers for interns, practicum students or volunteers working at the juvenile department. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: 1.Meets with high-risk children/youth and their families to cooperatively assess the referred child/youth and family situation, identify strengths and challenges, and develop goals focused on positive changes to be accomplished. 2.Evaluates individual, family and parental levels of functioning and related needs for support, intervention and services; works with the family to address unmet needs by referral to a wide variety of department and community resources, advocating for necessary services, and acting as liaison with other agencies, as needed; actively supports positive outcomes related to school issues, peer relationships, individual behavior, family functioning and substance use. https://agency.governmentjobs.com/marion/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=...8/3/2020