Dependency Family Support Worker

Childrens Home Society of Florida; Pensacola (FL); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Children's Home Society of Florida is seeking a Dependency Family Support Worker (FSW) to help deliver case management services for children and families. You will assist with documentation, transportation, and linkage to services while fostering a supportive home environment.

This role emphasizes community resources, confidentiality, and collaboration with teams. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver's license, and at least two years of experience in child

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Two years of experience working with children and families, required.
• Experience in a social services organization, preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and networks to enhance client experiences and results.
• General confidentiality requirements and ethical standards in handling sensitive client-related data.

Responsabilités

• Assist with documentation, transportation, and delivery of services.
• Assist with development and maintenance of client records and program documentation (initial assessments, goal planning, progress notes termination summaries, etc.).
• Enter necessary information into required software system(s) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with delivery of case management support services (information, assessment, referral and linkages).
• Directly transport or arrange for transportation of clients to medical appointments, counseling, shopping, etc.
• Supervise children during scheduled visits, in-home services, visitation or in other situations as directed.
• Participate in weekly client staff meetings, as requested.
• Compliance with CHS policies and procedures and code of conduct.

Connaissances

Caring

Client-Focused

Curious

Committed

Accountable

Proficient

Resourceful

Team Player

Coalition Builder

Inclusive

Excellence-Driven

Leader

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Florida Driver’s License

Description du poste

Job Category: Childhood and Family Development

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

The Dependency Family Support Worker (FSW) is accountable for supports dependency case management service delivery by assisting with documentation, transportation, and delivery of services. Overall, the Dependency Family Support Worker (FSW) contributes to CHS’s strategic objective of reimagining what HOME means by creating spaces where every child and family is supported and has access to the opportunities they need to pursue their dreams.

• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history !
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Assist with development and maintenance of client records and program documentation (initial assessments, goal planning, progress notes termination summaries, etc.) according to contract and CHS standards.
• Enter necessary information into required software system(s) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with delivery of case management support services (information, assessment, referral and linkages).
• Directly transport or arrange for transportation of clients to medical appointments, counseling, shopping, etc.
• Supervise children during scheduled visits, in-home services, visitation or in other situations as directed.
• Participate in weekly client staff meetings, as requested.

2. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.

• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues, best practices, and trends.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
• Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations.
• Assist with training other team members and providing back-up when necessary.
• Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications

Education, Licenses & Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle, required.

Experience:

• Two years of experience working with children and families, required.
• Previous experience in a social services organization, preferred.

Knowledge/Awareness of :

• Community resources and networks to enhance client experiences and results.
• Child & Family Wellbeing/Dependency general principles, practices and performance standards.
• General confidentiality requirements and ethical standards in handling sensitive client-related and other data and information.

Skills/Ability to Demonstrate CHS Core Behaviors:

• Caring – Demonstrate empathy, kindness and compassion toward others, while setting appropriate limits and boundaries with clients.
• Client-Focused - Provide a high level of customer service, exercising discretion and diplomacy while acting to protect clients when necessary.
• Curious – Exhibit a willingness to explore and reframe problems as opportunities, using good judgement to solve practical problems.
• Committed – Manage multiple priorities while taking initiative to achieve to desired results and outcomes.
• Accountable – Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient – Undertake job duties with minimal supervision, using general office productivity tools, including MS Office Suite and Teams.
• Resourceful – Accomplish tasks with available resources, stewarding CHS resources appropriately.
• Team Player – Collaborate and work well with colleagues, contributing to positive morale and spirit within the team.
• Coalition Builder – Establish internal and external connections to collaborate on shared goals.
• Inclusive – Interact effectively with others, being sensitive to differences in attitudes, styles, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellence-Driven – Is present and prepared, delivering high quality work.
• Leader – Exhibit a professional presence, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills with unwavering Respect, Integrity and Dedication to the CHS mission.

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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