Job Information
Children's Home and Aid Family Support Specialist in Bloomington, Illinois
Description
Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.
The Family Support Specialist serves as the first point of contact for families in Tazewell and Woodford Counties, and is responsible for carrying out all funding source requirements to confirm participant eligibility, identify needs of children and families, coordinate, enroll and track participation in services to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families, and maximize the family’s well-being and the academic functioning of children.
Candidate qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field and/or Family Specialist Gateway Level 5 Credential required.
A year of experience working with families with children under the age of 5 required.
Case management experience preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Knowledgeable of community resources
Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.
Job details:
Compensation: Hourly: Range is between $20.19-$22.24 per hour, offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here). (https://brightpointbenefits.com/)
Location: Hybrid (on-site/community-based/remote): Work is completed at home-based and other community based-locations in Tazewell and Woodford Counties, with the need to work from the Bloomington Office (https://www.google.com/maps/place/403%20South%20State%20Street+Bloomington+IL+61701) 2-3 times per week for team meetings and other program needs. Some opportunities for flexible/remote options.
Schedule: Full-time, hourly; general business hours with some flexibility required for special projects and evening/weekend recruitment events and flexibility for home visits.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) .
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Social Work
Experience
Required
- 1 year: Experience working with families with children under the age of 5
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)