Family Specialist

American Association of Caregiving Youth®

Family Specialist – Caregiving Youth Project (CYP)

Purpose of the Position

To recognize, support and promote the awareness of dual role young people who are both students and caregivers within their families by: 1) organizing, facilitating AACY group curriculum and documenting skills building/support groups, high school workshops and lunch and learn sessions within designated schools; and 2) encouraging healthy lifestyles and environments. CREOLE SPEAKING REQUIRED

Reports to: North Assistant Director

Essential Responsibilities

· Participates in school eligibility process

· Collaborates with CYP staff with the identification and ongoing needs of youth caregivers

· Works with school liaison to prioritize, interview and schedule students for participation in Skills Building support groups and Lunch and Learn sessions

· Documents work in student file and data management system

· Utilizes Skills Building Curriculum, audio-visual equipment, and interactivity to promote interest and attention among students

· Uses resources and knowledge of chronic conditions and preventive measures from and translates that information into an understandable format for students and families from which to learn and benefit

· Disseminates educational and informational materials, including those for use on the website either independently or in collaboration with project partners

· Demonstrates knowledge of principles and methods for Skills Building and caregiving coaching

· Conducts home visits with identification, referral and follow up of resources to strengthen youth and families

· Participates in sponsored activities to provide a time for fun for youth.

Non-Essential Responsibilities

· Contributes to research and publications pertinent to CYP

· Participates in other CYP opportunities and activities as time permits

· Analyzes results and offers solutions to make changes to improve outcomes to enhance and further project development

· Encourages communication with students who are self-identifying as caregiving youth

· Participation in mutually agreed to other activities.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or licensed mental health professional with demonstrated expertise in counseling of children and families required. Evidence of active certification in specialty field; national or board certification in area of expertise preferred. In addition:

· CREOLE SPEAKING REQUIRED

· Seeks resources to bridge communication gaps and language skills challenges as needed

· Uses age-appropriate active listening skills to determine the direct or indirect question being asked and therefore its answer(s)

· Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for reporting as well as to meet the needs of an audience

· Stays current with changes in mental health information and understands the implications for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

· Maintains flexibility in meeting the needs of the CYP program and its clients

· Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintains them over time

· Demonstrates skill in computer usage and virtual communication.

Work Schedule Location:

Hours are in accordance with project needs. Within the AACY offices in Boca Raton, and the West Palm Beach region, and at various affiliated schools; may participate in other CYP activities including transportation of students; may also work from alternate site.

Position Type: Full-time Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Social Work: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Boca Raton, FL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Boca Raton, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person