Family Support Worker-Deland Unit 016 at Community Partnership for Children

DeLand, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

32700.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management Support, Client Documentation, Supervised Visitation, Crisis Intervention, Parenting Skills, Active Listening, Boundary Setting, Child Welfare, Transportation Coordination, Record Maintenance

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Position Title: Family Support Worker-Unit 014 Location: Deland, FL Salary Range: $32,700.00+DOE Employment Type: Full Time POSITION SUMMARY: To assist case management staff in providing safety, well-being and permanency for children served by this agency. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist in developing and maintaining client records and documentation to contract and Community Partnership for Children standards, including: ICPC/Courtesy supervision packets assemble admission packets, placement slips, placement tracking forms, basic service referrals, obtaining documents from Vital Statistics/ Health Department/police departments, taking photographs of children, typing home studies for case managers etc). * Provide and/or arrange for transportation of children to visits, court, etc. however, FSW’s cannot ‘place’ a child in a new placement or sign admission forms. * Monitor supervised visits and completes a report of their observations in FSFN. * Supervise children in absence of case manager. * Provide appropriate modeling techniques, education and other supportive services delineated in the case plan. * Participate in weekly unit staff meetings. * Provide on call support as requested. This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Community Partnership for Children reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements. EXPERIENCE/PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, skills and abilities): * Ability to establish trusting relationships * Awareness of social cultural characteristics of service population * Ability to observe and accurately report the functioning of individuals and families * Effective parenting skills * Ability to handle stressful situations * Excellent listening skills * Ability to make home visits as required * Ability to work flexible hours * Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients * Ability to handle emergencies and life threatening situations effectively * Ability to act decisively when necessary to protect client * Two years experience working with children and families * Previous experience working in a social service organization, preferred EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSREQUIRED: * High School Diploma or GED equivalent LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: * Possess a current Background Clearance Screening Letter as required by DCF; and successfully complete the background screening requirements for Community Partnership for Children. * If local travel is required, a Valid Florida driver’s license and documentation of current automobile insurance, with $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability limit, is required PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: * Employee will work in an office/clerical environment. The employee will work predominantly seated with recurrent need to walk, stand, and bend from the waist. Occasional light lifting, stooping, and climbing may be required. Occasional local travel. GENERAL INFORMATION The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description should not be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Community Partnership for Children and any employee. Employment at Community Partnership for Children is “at-will” and either party can terminate

Responsibilities

Assist case management staff in ensuring the safety and permanency of children through documentation and direct support. Responsibilities include monitoring supervised visits, providing transportation, and implementing case plan supportive services.