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SALISBURY -ROWAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. Family Development Specialist JOB DESCRIPTION Department: Youth and Family Services Reports To: Director of Youth and Family Services Status: Exempt QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Requirements Minimum: Associates Degree or Equivalent and /or 7 years' experience or Preferred: BS /BA degree and 5 years' experience or Master's Degree and 2 years' experience in Sociology, Social Welfare, Social Work, Psychology or related field; Earned Family Development Credential or enroll and obtain with in two -years of employment. All candidates most possess: An understanding of family development, family support, social services and social welfare; an applied and working knowledge of the economically disadvantaged; good written and oral communication skills; financial and computer literacy; a valid driver's license and reliable transportation; ability to attend periodic out -of -town meeting, workshops and conferences Duties & Responsibilities:. • Responsible for determining eligibility of program participants and developing participant- driven individual action plans once eligibility is established. • Responsible for planning and coordinating daily activities and services for participants of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) self- sufficiency program. • Responsible for identifying the needs of participants, supporting them in goal development and achievement and leveraging resources for assisting them in becoming self- sufficient. • Responsible for developing community partnerships for the benefit of the participants. • Responsible for conducting regular outreach to the service community, ensuring maximum saturation and service delivery. Responsible for coordinating public relation activities connected with program service projects. Responsible for the identification and coordination of resources such as local housing, emergency assistance, education, health and other social service providers. • Responsible for providing counseling on budgeting, housing, and job skills etc. Responsible for developing appropriate and progressive strategies for project implementation. + Responsible for conducting a minimum of a one bi- weekly contact for each participant and a minimum of four (4) home visits per month overall. + Responsible for maintaining participant records in the established file format, accurate case notes and entering all data into AR4CA system in a timely manner. • Periodically attend conferences /workshops to enhance job performance. This position is responsible to the Director of Youth and Family Services for any and all duties deemed necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the CSBG program. Employee Signature Date Revised 014113 Attachment number 1 F -13 Page 229