In-Home Family Support Specialist

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF SUNCOAST LLC; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Well-Being Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Bereavement Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Employee Discounts

401k Plan with 3% EmployerContribution

Job summary

Family Support Services of Suncoast LLC in Largo, FL seeks a Family Resource Advocate to provide intensive in-home supports for caregivers of children placed in their care. You will help stabilize families, connect them with resources, and build skills needed for caregiving within a 30-business-day window.

Responsibilities include coordinating services, navigating benefits, and engaging families in trainings and community programs while collaborating with partners for placement stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field from an accredited program.
• 3-4 years experience working directly with high-risk children and families; parenting programs or curricula such as TBRI or CORE Teen preferred.
• Valid driver's license; child welfare certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide in home supports to out of home caregivers regarding children placed in their homes as needed
• Provide immediate stabilization and intervention to caregivers to assist in caring for difficult and challenging youth
• Ensure caregivers have the basic necessities required for caring for the children in their care and assist with obtaining resources as needed
• Provide skill development and training for caregivers
• Manage a caseload of caregivers and youth as needed to ensure appropriate intensity of services and meet individual short term needs

Skills

Follow-up

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Human Services

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Family Support Services of Suncoast LLC in Largo, FL seeks a Family Resource Advocate to provide intensive in-home supports for caregivers of children placed in their care. You will help stabilize families, connect them with resources, and build skills needed for caregiving within a 30-business-day window.

Responsibilities include coordinating services, navigating benefits, and engaging families in trainings and community programs while collaborating with partners for placement stability.