Family Support Specialist - Social Services

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No state income tax

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays and PersonalHoliday

State Group Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The Department of Children and Families in New Port Richey, Florida, is seeking a Family Support Worker to assist Child Protective Investigators and provide support to families receiving social services and benefits.

The role requires a High School Diploma, a valid driver's license, and willingness to work occasional on-call hours, including late nights, weekends, and holidays. Strong communication and resource coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to work occasional on-call, late nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist Child Protective Investigators and support children and families receiving social services and benefits.
• Assist investigators in maintaining caseloads and helping clients complete forms for services and benefits.
• Coordinate transportation, access community resources, and maintain client files.
• Provide materials on nutrition, infant development and parenting skills.
• Conduct interviews to collect household data and develop family support plans.
• Maintain liaison with community agencies and service organizations.

Skills

Childcare basics

Elder care

Communication skills

Community resources

Program objectives

Arithmetic basics

Counseling techniques

Access services

Medical/nursing knowledge

Interview clients

Plan and organize

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Department of Children and Families in New Port Richey, Florida, is seeking a Family Support Worker to assist Child Protective Investigators and provide support to families receiving social services and benefits.

The role requires a High School Diploma, a valid driver's license, and willingness to work occasional on-call hours, including late nights, weekends, and holidays. Strong communication and resource coordination are essential.