Family Support Specialist – Safe Harbor

Mission: The Link works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. Our 23 programs provide supportive housing, intensive case management services, and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Link prides itself on its innovative, youth-centered, strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs that are co-designed, implemented and overseen by youth. Position Specifics Hiring Salary Range: $23.13 – $26.00/hour based on qualifications Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: Southwest Suburbs Hours/Days: Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00 Basic Function The program s goal is that parents will gain new skills to effectively parent their teens and be connected to appropriate community and other parents for support in order to ultimately help improve their teen s behavior. This role in intended to work specifically with families who have been effected by human trafficking Duties and Responsibilities Case Management Provide case management services to parents of victims of trafficking Interview and assess clients Facilitate 1:1 family culturally specific curriculum Conduct home visit, connections to resources and phone support. Provide necessary transportation for clients according to availability Establish and maintain relationships with community, government agencies and community members. Create safe and supportive relationships with clients. Group Facilitation Provide follow up phone calls and visit to support recruiting efforts. Facilitate culturally specific parenting groups. Facilitate case management 1:1s with parents and youth that are aligned with Safe Harbor protocol Administrative Responsibilities Report to supervisor in regard to client progress. Keep updated records of all interactions with clients and any other contacts made on their behalf. Provide ongoing monitoring and reporting of client progress. General Responsibilities Preserve the integrity of the programs and agency Demonstrate commitment to The Link s mission and vision, and values of equity, diversity and inclusion Support the overall growth of the agency Maintain positive and healthy relationship with co-workers and other related parties Assist where needed as a team player Create a safe, respectful, and healthy atmosphere and environment where everyone can grow and learn Participate in special projects as necessary Attend all meetings and trainings as required Maintain positive and professional interactions with clients, co-workers, and all parties involved All other duties as assigned