Wellness Specialist - Bilingual Spanish

Gulf Coast JFCS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Healthcare Concierge

Financial Wellness Program

403b with 25% match

PTO 15 days

13 paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Continual training and development

Job summary

Gulf Coast JFCS is seeking a dedicated professional to provide intensive case management for families, including crisis intervention and trauma-informed support. You will work directly with parents, caregivers, and children to stabilize placements, document progress, and connect families to essential services. Bilingual English/Spanish is required, with on-site duties in Florida.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus four years of human services experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field preferred.
• CAP or similar cert may substitute for one year of experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to continuing education each year.
• Knowledge of human development and practices.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and remain neutral.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive case management to parents, caregivers, and children to stabilize placements.
• Deliver crisis intervention to stabilize families and ensure child safety.
• Model and educate trauma-informed approaches for parents/caregivers.
• Offer information and referrals for community services as needed.
• Document intake and monitor progress toward therapeutic goals.
• Support families in processing trauma and coping strategies.
• Assess discharge goals and connect families to wraparound services.
• Attend meetings as an advocate for parents/caregivers.
• Provide on-call coverage as needed; perform other duties.

Skills

Bilingual - English and Spanish

Strong oral and written communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Professional conduct

Crisis intervention skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in human services (preferred)

CAP or similar certification optional substitute

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

What You Will Do

• Provide intensive case management services to parents, caregivers, and children, to help meet the family's needs and stabilize the placement.
• Provide crisis intervention services, when needed, to assist in stabilizing families and ensuring safety for the children in care.
• Provide effective role modeling and psychoeducation to support parents and caregivers in learning trauma-informed ways to manage the challenging behavior of the children in care.
• Provide information, referral, and follow-up for appropriate ancillary community counseling, psychiatric services, financial, employment, parenting, housing, and other services as deemed appropriate to meet family needs.
• Complete documentation with all families where an intake was completed, and conduct ongoing evaluations of clients' progress on therapeutic goals.
• Provide support to parents and caregivers to assist with the impact of trauma experienced as a result of caring for children, including de-escalation, processing support, identifying coping skills, etc.
• At discharge, assess service plan goals and connect families to wraparound services, as needed.
• Attend meetings with parents or caregivers, as needed, to serve as an advocate on their behalf.
• Provide on-call services as assigned, abiding by the program's on-call policy and procedure.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• $50,000 salary
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

What You Need

• High School Diploma plus four (4) years of experience in human services.
• Bachelor's degree in a human service field preferred.
• A specialized certification, such as a Certified Addictions Professional (CAP), may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Must be Bilingual - English and Spanish
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must participate in continuing education/training each year.
• Thorough knowledge of human development and practices.
• Ability to demonstrate strong crisis intervention skills and remain neutral.
• Conducts self in a professional manner with colleagues, peers, and clients. Demonstrates professional behavior toward clients consistent with the enhancement of the client’s dignity and well-being.
• Exhibits willingness to assist colleagues, assumes additional responsibilities willingly, and works varying hours to meet client accessibility.
• Ability to work in the family's home on a weekly basis.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Potential exposure to clients who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases.
• Ability to work overtime as a salaried professional when required.
• As a requirement of this position, you must use your personal car to transport clients and have active automobile insurance.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage.

Who We Are

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.