Family Support Specialist FT

Description

Do you want to make an impact in a child’s life?  Do you want to be part of the team that reunites families? Are you looking for a career with a flexible schedule that is not a typical 9-5 job? 

If you answered yes, consider becoming a Family Support Specialist with the Safe Children Coalition!  

The Family Support Specialist works to assist Child Welfare Case Managers in the provision of services to families. The role facilitates and observes parent/sibling visitations and provides transportation for clients (primarily children, ages 0 to18) to medical, clinical, psychiatric, and dental appointments. The Family Support Specialist aids in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in at risk families by providing appropriate modeling techniques, education, and other supportive services.

 SUMMARY  The Family Support Specialist assists Child Welfare Case Managers in the provision of services  to families. This role facilitates and observes parent/child and sibling visitations and provides  transportation for clients (primarily children, ages 0 to18) to medical, dental, and clinical  appointments. The Family Support Specialist aids in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in  at risk families by providing appropriate modeling techniques, education, and other supportive  services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  ? Monitor parents and children during supervised visits. Complete summary of each supervised  activity and document in the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) database.  ? Arrange and/or provide for transportation of children ages birth to 18 years of age to  visitations, doctor appointments, counseling, court, placement changes, etc. This position  requires driving, often long distances with a use of a company vehicle.  ? Supervise children in absence of Case Manager or caregiver in accordance with agency  procedures.  ? Assure the company vehicle is clean and well maintained.  ? Participate in client staffings and all staff meetings.  ? Participate in court hearings, as needed.  This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. The Safe Children Coalition has  the right to revise this position description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.  

  A comprehensive benefits program including: 

• 5 weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment
• 11 paid holidays
• Professional development
• Ongoing coaching and feedback
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)

Health Benefits with shared premium costs, including: 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement

Requirements

  

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Education –      High School diploma or equivalent required. 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

· Valid Florida driver’s license and at least 2 years of driving experience required. 

· Car insurance in good standing required. 

· Two (2) years' experience working with children or families preferred.