Trauma-Informed Family Support Specialist

Jafco Childrens Foundation Inc; Florida; Presencial; USD 45.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jafco Childrens Foundation Inc. seeks a Family Support Specialist/Social Worker in Sunrise, FL to coordinate services for children in family preservation, foster care, adoption, and shelter programs.

You will advocate for children and families, conduct intakes, develop service goals, and support trauma-informed care in collaboration with schools and clinicians. The role requires a master’s degree in social work or psychology, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as

Formación

• Master’s degree in social work or psychology; at least two years’ direct experience with families and children.
• Experience with crisis and trauma counseling, community development practice, mental health topics.
• Demonstrated ability in meeting facilitation, oral presentations, and conflict situations.
• Ability to navigate complex systems and communicate sensitive information with privacy guidelines.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• CPR, First Aid and Water Safety certifications; PCM certification; valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and document referrals for clinical services.
• Conduct an initial intake to assess child and family strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
• Identify and develop service goals/plan and recommendations for the child and family.
• Schedule regular and ongoing home visits and maintain professional relationships.
• Provide ongoing support and information to families per regulatory and professional standards.
• Conduct therapeutic supervised visitation and prepare visitation summaries and court reports.
• Attend court hearings, IEPs and other school or provider meetings as needed.
• Communicate with schools, clinicians and other professionals across settings.
• Collaborate with schools and community professionals to ensure trauma-informed care.
• Follow Florida Child Abuse Reporting Rules.
• Share safety concerns with supervisors and leadership.
• Prepare termination summaries prior to discharge; perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal Communication

Professionalism

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Practice-based Learning

Quality Improvement

Screening & Assessment

Care Planning

Care Coordination

Intervention Skills

Cultural Competence

Organization & Technology

Educación

Master’s degree in social work or psychology

Two years direct experience with families and children

Descripción del empleo

Jafco Childrens Foundation Inc. seeks a Family Support Specialist/Social Worker in Sunrise, FL to coordinate services for children in family preservation, foster care, adoption, and shelter programs.

You will advocate for children and families, conduct intakes, develop service goals, and support trauma-informed care in collaboration with schools and clinicians. The role requires a master’s degree in social work or psychology, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as