Family Support Worker/Transporter- Manatee

Safe Children Coalition, Inc.; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks of PTO accruals

12 paid holidays

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading children's welfare organization in Florida is seeking individuals for clerical and administrative support in their adoption program. Responsibilities include assisting Dependency Case Managers, facilitating visitations, and documenting activities in the Florida Safe Families Network. Candidates should have a High School diploma, a valid driver's license, and at least two years of experience working with children and families. This role offers a pay range of $16.00 to $19.00 hourly along with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Minimum two years of working experience with children and families.
• Previous child welfare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dependency Case Managers in providing services to families.
• Facilitate and observe parent/sibling visitations.
• Monitor parents and children during supervised visits.

Skills

Experience working with children and families

Excellent communication skills

Ability to supervise visits

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE: Provides clerical, administrative, and oversight of statistical tracking for the adoptions program.

Responsibilities

• Assists Dependency Case Managers in the provision of services to families.
• Facilitating and observing parent/sibling visitations.
• Arrange and/or provide for transportation of children ages birth to 18 years of age to parent visits, doctor appointments, counseling, court, placement changes, etc.
• Monitor parents and children during supervised visits. Complete summary of each supervised activity and document in the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) database.
• Provide appropriate modeling techniques, education, and other supportive services delineated in the case plan under the direction of the Case Manager. Provide/Complete documentation of observations during all client activities when interacting with the client or client’s family.
• Supervise children in absence of Case Manager or caregiver in accordance with agency procedures.
• Assist the Case Manager with obtaining client records including birth and death certificates as well as client health and education records.
• Participate in client staffings and all staff meetings.
• Participate in court hearings, as needed.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of working with children and families.
• Previous child welfare experience and college degree preferred.

Benefits

A Comprehensive Benefits Program Including

• 5 weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment
• 12 paid holidays
• Professional development
• Ongoing coaching and feedback
• Employee Assistance Program ("EAP")

Health Benefits

Health Benefits With Shared Premium Costs, Including

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement

Pay range- $16.00 to $19.00 hourly