Community Support Individual at Family Ties in Atlanta, GA

Community Support Individual (CSI) Job Description

Make a Real Impact in Your Community

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you thrive in a role that allows you to provide critical support, guidance, and advocacy? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Community Support Individual (CSI)!

As a CSI, you will provide in-home support services that empower children, adolescents, and their families to navigate challenges and build essential life skills. Your role will be instrumental in fostering positive behavioral change and connecting families with vital community resources.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Help children and families achieve stability and success.
• Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in case management, skill development, and behavioral support.
• Flexible Schedule: Opportunities to work evenings and weekends to best serve the community.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to making a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Skill Development: Work closely with children, adolescents, and families to develop essential life skills that support emotional and behavioral well-being.
• Resource Linkage: Connect parents and guardians with valuable community resources to ensure holistic support.
• Family Engagement: Teach and reinforce parenting techniques that promote consistency and positive behavioral change.
• Collaboration & Advocacy: Act as a liaison between families and mental health professionals, advocating for children in various settings, including court proceedings, school meetings, and panel reviews.
• Safety Planning: Assist in developing Individual and Family Safety Plans to ensure a secure and supportive environment.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all services provided, including progress notes and service goal updates, ensuring timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in community support, case management, or related roles.
• Proven experience working with at-risk children, adolescents, and families.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Access to a laptop, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) is a plus!

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're ready to use your skills to empower individuals and strengthen families, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Family Ties is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.