Developmental Consultant Liaison (Boca Raton/Bilingual English/Spanish)

HomeSafe Florida; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Generous vacation, sick, and personal

Free single HMO medical, dental, and V

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Job summary

HomeSafe in Florida seeks a Developmental Consultant Liaison to support Healthy Beginnings and child welfare services. The role includes screening, liaison duties with hospitals, and assisting families to access program services in the community.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, 2+ years in child welfare or related fields, and willingness to work after hours as needed. Florida driver’s license and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required or preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with documentation and data entry in program databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening of mothers and babies to determine eligibility for Healthy Beginnings.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure screenings are performed.
• Serve as liaison between hospitals, supervisors, participants and partners.
• Assist eligible participants to access services and referrals.
• Complete necessary paperwork and input program data into databases.
• Record appointments, home visits and program activities daily.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Documentation & data entry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

Since 1979, HomeSafe has been a nationally accredited non-profit organization dedicated to protecting Palm Beach County’s and South Florida’s most vulnerable residents – victims of child abuse and domestic violence. Our mission: Creating safer, more productive lives for infants, children, young adults and families.Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm with evening and weekend flexibilityKey Responsibilities:The Developmental Consultant Liaison is a two-part role.When following Hospital Liaison role:Conducts assessment screening to newly delivered mothers and babies in assigned hospital location(s) to determine eligibility status for Healthy Beginnings referral services.Collaborates with assigned hospital personnel to ensure screening assessments are conducted.Serves as liaison between hospitals, supervisors, program participants, and collaborating partners.Assists eligible program participants to access program services, referrals and linkages.Completes all necessary paperwork in a timely manner relating to the administration of screens and assessments, partnering agency collaborations, collection of program data, and eligibility requirements.Ensures timely input of program data into designated databases to ensure program validity.When following Developmental Consultant role:Provides Screening and Assessment services for children through age five (5) and/or their families utilizing approved assessment tools.Analyzes and interprets screening and assessment data; identifies and recommends appropriate services to system participants.Effectively engages clients and serves as liaison between program participants and collaborating partners.Conduct DC visits with families in their homes or other designated locations within the community.Ensures flexibility and accessibility to families by accommodating appointments after school, in the evenings and/or on the weekends when families may be more available.Records and reports appointments, referrals, home visits, and all other work related Healthy Beginnings Program activities to supervisor on a daily basis.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (preferably in a field such as social work, developmental psychology, and/or early childhood education).Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in child welfare, primary prevention services, child development or related field.Schedule includes occasional evening and weekend hours as neededMust be 21 years or olderBilingual English/Spanish required.Valid Florida’s driver’s license is required.Successful completion of a background check through Clearinghouse (learn more)Benefits Offered:Paid holidaysGenerous vacation, sick, and personal daysFREE single HMO medical, dental, and vision insurance!Company-paid life insuranceLegal, identity theft, and AFLAC plans available403(b) retirement plan403(b) matching – 100% of the first 6%Tuition reimbursementReferral bonus program