Family Interaction Specialist (social work) Milwaukee Area Parent Services - Milwaukee, WI $12.25 - $13.25 an hour Job Description Title: Family Interaction Specialist Full Time, workers have the ability to work 30-40 hours per week. Shift: Must have the ability to work some nights and weekends. Pay: $12.25-13.25/hour based on experience. Interested applicants must submit their résumé and cover letter when applying. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. The position requires the use of your personal vehicle. This position requires a driving record with no incidents of driving with a suspended license, DWI or OWI as well as minimal tickets. Job Description General Summary Family Interaction Specialists (FIS) supervise family interactions between parents and children to ensure the safety and well-being of children. FISs also provide adjacent services such as transportation for children to and from family interactions and visit coaching to parents. Family interactions may provide services in the MAPS office, community or in a home setting. This is an entry level position and unfortunately this position does not offer health insurance, vacation time or a retirement plan at this time. Minimum Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Required * Preferred Bachelors degree OR high school education with three years of experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. * Valid drivers license, acceptable driving record, proof of personal auto liability insurance coverage and ability to be insured by the Milwaukee Area Parent Services insurance carrier. Personal vehicle must be in good working order, able to accommodate at least 2 children in car seats and available for regular use. * Must use personal vehicle to transport children, complete in-house car seat transporter training before transporting any children and retrain biannually thereafter to maintain knowledge of current best practice. * Ability to model and redirect parents in their guidance, discipline and nurturance of their children.

• Ability to engage families and children who are dealing with safety issues and other related problems to improve family functioning that ensures positive child development. * Excellent judgment skills. Learns quickly when facing new challenges and makes good decisions based on available information. Ability to make sound judgments, to use supervision effectively and to take independent action if needed to ensure child safety. Is cool under pressure and can effectively cope with change. * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate promptly and effectively in oral and written communication including the ability to write thorough, accurate progress notes and effectively present information in supervision or case staffings. * Strong computer skills. * Must adhere to child abuse and neglect mandated reporting laws. Working Conditions * Must be available for some evening and weekend hours as required. * Local travel in personal vehicle. * Family interactions in various environments including in the community and in clients homes. * Court appearances as required. Physical Requirements * Lift, carry, push and pull 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. * Squat, bend, kneel occasionally. * Regularly sit and stand for extended periods of time. This job description is meant to capture the essential functions and requirements for the performance of the this job. It is not an exhaustive list of miscellaneous duties and responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. Interested applicants must submit their cover letter when applying or the application will not be viewed. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $12.25 to $13.25 /hour Education: * Bachelor's 1 day ago - save job Apply Now Please review all application instructions before applying to Milwaukee Area Parent Services.