Family Support Specialist at Safe Children Coalition

Sarasota, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child welfare, Case management support, Supervised visitation, Client transportation, Documentation, Data entry, Child abuse prevention, Modeling techniques, Education, Conflict resolution, Record keeping, Communication, Time management

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description SUMMARY The Family Support Specialist assists Child Welfare Case Managers in the provision of services to families. This role facilitates and observes parent/child and sibling visitations and provides transportation for clients (primarily children, ages 0 to18) to medical, dental, and clinical appointments. The Family Support Specialist aids in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in at risk families by providing appropriate modeling techniques, education, and other supportive services. Requirements ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; Monitor parents and children during supervised visits. Complete summary of each supervised activity and document in the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) database. Arrange and/or provide for transportation of children ages birth to 18 years of age to visitations, doctor appointments, counseling, court, placement changes, etc. This position requires driving, often long distances with a use of a company vehicle. Supervise children in absence of Case Manager or caregiver in accordance with agency procedures. Assure the company vehicle is clean and well maintained. Participate in client staffing's and all staff meetings. Participate in court hearings, as needed. This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. The Safe Children Coalition has the right to revise this position description as needed to comply with actual job requirements PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: Objective 1: Provide or arrange for client transportation as needed. Indicator: Review of all transport activities documented in FSFN case notes. Objective 2: Ensure that Visitation Notes are entered into FSFN within 48 hours of event occurring. Indicator: FSFN or Mindshare Data reports. Objective 3: Provide supervision of child/parent visitations and complete required observation logs. Indicator: Documented timely in FSFN case notes. MINIMUM EDUCATION: Education – High School diploma or equivalent required. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Valid Florida driver’s license and at least 2 years of driving experience required. Car insurance in good standing required. Two (2) years experience working with children or families preferred.

Responsibilities

The Family Support Specialist assists case managers by supervising parent-child visitations and providing transportation for children to various appointments. They also document activities in the FSFN database and provide supportive services to at-risk families to prevent child abuse and neglect.