Family Support Advocate — Field Social Services

Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Family Support Worker OPS to assist in Child Protective Investigations by providing client services and family support in Gainesville, FL. Key duties include coordinating transportation, maintaining files, and inputting case information into the FSFN system.

Requirements: valid driver’s license, use of a private vehicle with insurance, and 1+ year paraprofessional experience in Child Protection or Social Work (degree may substitute).

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess operational private vehicle for use in daily work activities.
• 1+ year paraprofessional experience in Child Protection or Social Work; degree may substitute for the year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide transportation for families to appointments.
• Maintain and update client files and vehicle logs; assist in records retrieval.
• Input case information into FSFN; monitor reports and disseminate as directed.
• Assist clients in identifying benefits and social services; help complete forms.
• Assist investigators in maintaining caseloads and handle related tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree substitution

Tools

FSFN system

Job description

The Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Family Support Worker OPS to assist in Child Protective Investigations by providing client services and family support in Gainesville, FL. Key duties include coordinating transportation, maintaining files, and inputting case information into the FSFN system.

Requirements: valid driver’s license, use of a private vehicle with insurance, and 1+ year paraprofessional experience in Child Protection or Social Work (degree may substitute).