Empathy-Driven Family Support Specialist

Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Healthcare Concierge

Financial Wellness Program

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

403b with 25% match

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional development

PTO Days

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide on-site individual and family interventions as part of a collaborative team. You will work with case managers, foster parents, guardians ad litem, and other professionals to implement plans and support services for children and families.

The role involves transporting clients, offering crisis intervention, documenting services, and participating in court proceedings as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children and/or families.
• Child Welfare experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license with proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation and supervision of children and case participants.
• Provide mentoring and crisis intervention to foster parents and caregivers.
• Assist in developing activities aligned with case plan goals.
• Provide completed documentation within required timeframes for court and staffings.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Child welfare experience

Documentation skills

Transportation

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide on-site individual and family interventions as part of a collaborative team. You will work with case managers, foster parents, guardians ad litem, and other professionals to implement plans and support services for children and families.

The role involves transporting clients, offering crisis intervention, documenting services, and participating in court proceedings as needed.