Child and Family Services Specialist (CFSS)- Bilingual-Spanish
Core
Provide trauma-informed case management and advocacy for children and families involved with the child welfare system due to abuse or neglect concerns.
Role type
Child and Family Services Specialist (IC)
Builds
Safety plans, permanency goals, and family well-being outcomes
Domain
Social Services / Child Welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, case management, safety assessment, home visits, court testimony, structured decision making, documentation, family-centered practices
Preferred skills
Bilingual Spanish, child welfare experience, juvenile justice experience
Technologies
Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools
Responsibilities
Conduct home visits and comprehensive safety assessments; Advocate for children and families; Collaborate with legal system and community partners; Write professional documentation for internal and legal use; Provide court testimony when necessary; Connect families to formal and informal supports