Community Family Support Advocate

Childrens Home Society of Florida; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) seeks a dedicated Family Support Worker to help prevent child abuse and neglect in at‑risk families through education, modeling techniques, and supportive services. You will assist with client records, case management support, transportation, and coordinating services to empower families across Florida.

Role includes leading parenting and living-skills classes, attending team meetings, and upholding CHS values while delivering high‑quality, confidential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience working with children and families, required.
• Knowledge of and ability to connect clients with community resources.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in at-risk families by providing appropriate modeling techniques, education and other supportive services.
• Assist in developing and maintaining client records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards.
• Enter necessary information into required software system(s) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide appropriate modeling techniques, education and other supportive services as delineated in service plan.
• Assist Case Manager, Counselor or Social Worker in providing case management support services.
• Directly transport or arrange transportation of clients to visitations, medical appointments, counseling, shopping, etc.
• Monitor quality of care by contacting clients by phone, letter, and/or home/residential visits.
• Facilitate or co‑facilitate educational classes such as parenting skills, independent living skills, anger management, etc.
• Co‑lead parent/child play groups.
• Supervise children during scheduled visits or in other situations as directed.
• Participate in weekly client staff meetings, as requested.

Skills

Planning, project management, time

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) seeks a dedicated Family Support Worker to help prevent child abuse and neglect in at‑risk families through education, modeling techniques, and supportive services. You will assist with client records, case management support, transportation, and coordinating services to empower families across Florida.

Role includes leading parenting and living-skills classes, attending team meetings, and upholding CHS values while delivering high‑quality, confidential