Family Care Specialist Intern

Chsfl•Lake Park, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Children's Home Society of Florida Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history. CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come. Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families! Provides high quality care, education, and support services to youth and families through BRIDGES core services (Outreach, Engagement, Coordination of Services, Navigation, and Partnerships/Strategic alliances).

Requirements

Must be 21 and older
Junior or senior students pursuing a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Human Services, or related field
Passion for working with youth and families
Strong interest in learning within a system of care, child development, or direct care environment
Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and willingness to learn
All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

Nice To Haves

Foundational knowledge of child and adolescent development in a child development setting
Understanding of trauma-informed care and behavior support strategies
Professional communication and interpersonal skills
Awareness of ethical responsibilities, including confidentiality and mandated reporting
Hands-on experience in youth engagement and structured programming
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills in real-world care environments
Team collaboration skills within a human services setting
Cultural responsiveness and inclusivity when working with diverse populations

Responsibilities

Oversee and supervise children during workshops, seminars and events at the BRIDGES site or off-site locations such as schools, community centers, and other partner locations.
Engage in and supervise age-appropriate play activities.
Provide positive reinforcement; implement trauma-informed behavior modification techniques as instructed or trained.
Support healthy childhood growth and development by ensuring all children and families have access to educational and health services.
Order and serve meals to youth and families during workshop and activities.
Assist in strengthening parent-child interaction by teaching positive parenting skills and age-appropriate discipline options.
Assist with facilitating parent groups to enhance family functioning through identified strength-based strategies to support family well-being and improve self-sufficiency.
Engage families through outreach, home visits, phone calls or social media
Assist and coordinate access to community resources on site or off site.
Enter necessary information into HBDS or internal systems in a timely and accurate manner.
Participate actively in site and function meetings, professional development, and the quality management process.
Directly transport, when necessary, or arrange for client transportation for activities.
Create and maintain member case records, documenting activities as required by the contract and program standards. This includes initial assessments, goal planning, progress notes, summaries, and other records.
Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
Participate in team meetings, trainings, and reflective supervision opportunities
Observe documentation practices and case coordination processes
Assist with program activities and special projects as assigned
Learn about community resources and services that support youth and families
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards