• Family Development Specialist

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Family Development Specialist to work at the Family Care Connection (FCC) in Penn Hills.

     

    The Allegheny County DHS operates 27 family support centers, including 6 run by UPMC Children's FCC in underserved neighborhoods. These centers offer tailored support to families with children from birth to 18, focusing on those with serious and persistent needs. From 2020-2030, DHS aims to expand its reach through meaningful partnerships and measurable outcomes. Family Development Specialists provide prevention services, helping families set goals, overcome challenges, and build healthy habits for long-term success.

    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/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.

    + Within 30 days of hire CPR is 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 Reporting with renewal

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran