FAMILY NAVIGATOR (SCR) - 60074807 1

About the position

As a Family Navigator you will engage with families early in the investigation process and partner with them to assess their needs, set goals, access services and progress toward safe, long term independence. You will ensure that our highest risk families have a voice in the process and feel empowered to make needed changes. You will establish relationships with system partners and help pave the way as this exciting new program grows and expands in the Suncoast Region.

Responsibilities

• Promote access, engagement, and coordination of services for families in the child welfare system with behavioral health needs.
• Work closely with families to develop relationships, set goals, and provide support and guidance.
• Identify service needs, coordinating service intervention, and collaboration with system of care partners.
• Use knowledge of the child welfare system to assist with recognizing behaviors associated with safety and well-being.
• Understand the stages of change and provide insight into behavioral changes connected to successful outcomes.
• Actively establish relationships with Child Protective Investigator, Case Management and provider staff.
• Participate and/or facilitate staffings, care coordination, and assistance with resolving barriers.
• Work collaboratively with community service providers and the Managing Entity.
• Participate in and facilitate legal, multi-disciplinary, and other meetings.
• Ensure inter-agency collaboration with principle stakeholders in child and adult protection and domestic violence systems.
• Work with other Department leadership to integrate services of Office of Child and Family Well-Being.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5+ years total combined experience as child welfare or behavioral health professional.
• Valid Driver License.
• Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related field.
• Experience in the principles and strategies of family engagement.
• Licensed clinician (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) or similar licensure.
• Certified as a Child Welfare Professional.

Benefits

• No state income tax for residents of Florida.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.