Employment: Why Choose CAPS

CAPS provides you with a rewarding opportunity to help people change their lives. Early involvement with a child makes a difference for a lifetime. We offer a work environment that is both fun and rewarding. If you want to join a great team that makes a real difference in the lives of families in Elkhart County, send your resume to:

hr@capselkhart.org

Fax (574) 295-7642

HR Director
P.O. Box 773
Elkhart, IN 46515

 

CAPS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Opportunities

 

Family Support Specialist

In this role you will work with parents in improving parenting skills and optimizing the home environment for the physical and mental well being of the children. You may act as a liaison between families and other community agencies, you may assist parents in making and attending appointments for doctors, social service agencies etc. You will establish home visit plans with goals, objectives and activities and report on observations made during visits. These roles involve working one on one with individual families in their home.

Candidates must be interested in learning about child development, as well as the dynamics of abuse and neglect.

Hours: The Family Support Specialist position is a full time position. Hours are primarily M-F 8-5, but some flexibility to meet with families outside these times (if necessary) is required.

Qualifications:

Minimum
Candidates must be at least 21 years of age with a high school education, or equivalent. Must have a current driver’s license and vehicle (to travel to clients’ homes).

Preferred
Prefer candidates with a 4 year degree in social service, child development, education, psychology or related field. Spanish Language skills are a plus