Family Support & Foster Care Advocate

Lutheran-Services-Florid; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Telehealth

EAP

Life Insurance

Holidays & PTO

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) seeks a Family Support Services Specialist to assist children and families through transportation, supervised visits, and foster parent support. This direct care role involves using agency or personal vehicles to transport clients to placements and appointments, maintaining records, and coordinating with supervisors and community partners.

Essential duties include quarterly home visits, report preparation, staff trainings, and on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma; some college preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in community service settings preferred.
• Strong time management, organization, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients using agency or personal vehicles to placements and appointments.
• Maintain transportation records and track vehicle mileage and usage.
• Conduct follow-up contacts with foster homes and provide support.
• Participate in community outreach events, trainings, and meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to licensing standards.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Dependability

First Aid/CPR certified

Education

High School diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) seeks a Family Support Services Specialist to assist children and families through transportation, supervised visits, and foster parent support. This direct care role involves using agency or personal vehicles to transport clients to placements and appointments, maintaining records, and coordinating with supervisors and community partners.

Essential duties include quarterly home visits, report preparation, staff trainings, and on-call rotation.