Family Finder

Family Partnerships of Central Florida • Brevard, FL

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About The Position

The Family Finder serves as the centralized point of contact for Circuit 18 in searching for immediate and extended family members of children involved in the dependency system. The role supports case management by exploring family connections and assessing relatives’ willingness and availability to participate in dependency cases, provide potential placements, or become permanent connections for children in care. The position connects extended family and informal supports with families to help address safety concerns, permanency, and children’s well-being.

The role requires conducting family searches and diligent searches, using internet and social media resources, maintaining accurate records in statewide and ancillary databases, and participating in meetings and training. The position may also involve training or assisting others, speaking engagements to increase the program’s visibility, and other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related area of study from an accredited college or university; listed related fields include criminology, psychology, sociology, counselling, special education, education, human development, child development, family development, and marriage and family therapy.
• Child Welfare Case Management Certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to set and adjust priorities.
• Ability to be flexible with changing demands and priorities.
• Ability to protect confidential information and demonstrate integrity and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work effectively with and show sensitivity to cultural differences and varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to cooperate with others and contribute to team goals.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience working with at-risk children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Search for immediate and extended family members and complete family trees to identify possible relative placements and supports for children in care.
• Assist case management with diligent searches for relatives on dependency cases.
• Use multiple internet search engines and social media to identify and contact family members.
• Support internal controls to authenticate data integrity and document family-finding efforts in statewide and ancillary databases.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings, and other meetings or conferences as necessary to share and gather information.
• Perform other incidental or related duties as assigned, assist and train others, and attend speaking engagements to increase the program’s visibility across the system of care.
• Attend trainings and other activities throughout the county and state using a valid driver’s license.
• Coach parents during Family Time sessions when needed and document observations of client contacts in the SACWIS system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time