Family Development Specialist

Allegheny Department of Human Services has 27 family support centers, including 6 run by UPMC Children's Family Care Connection (FCC) in underserved areas. These centers help families with children from birth to 18 years old. From 2020 to 2030, DHS aims to serve more families through strong partnerships and measurable goals.

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Family Development Specialist to assist families in setting goals, coping with challenges, and developing positive habits. This position will be located at our Family Care Connection in Lawrenceville. Responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate early childhood education 2 (two) days a week (3 hr.) program using Pennsylvania Education Standards and Parents and Teachers Evidence Based Curriculum.
• Responsible for caseload servicing approximately 25 to 40 families, both home visiting and/or non-home visiting
• Complete a minimum of 1 (one) home visit per month utilizing evidenced-based curriculum models.
• Plan and facilitate parent leader/men connection groups.
• Implement 2 (two) child development screenings per child served per year using appropriate developmental tools.
• Provides case management services including goal planning, service brokerage, advocacy, referral, and support.
• Participate in outreach/recruit for program.
• Provide crisis intervention and/or referrals for families.
• Attend minimum of twenty (20) hours of job-related trainings annually.
• Transport families to programming, well-baby visits, mental health sessions, etc. when possible.

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in Human Services or related field with 2 years of experience.
• Experience in home visiting is preferred.
• Knowledge of county social service systems.
• Understand the FCC and County protocol for mandated reporters.
• Sensitivity to work with a multi-cultural community. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Valid driver's license.
• CPR based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Act 31/33/34/73 Child Abuse Clearances with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran