Family Specialist Part-Time (1050)

Lutheran Services Florida•Brandon, FL

10d

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is seeking a talented Family Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. Purpose and Impact: The Family Specialist is responsible for providing Center orientation to new families and providing direct assistance to families that require additional support in completing applications or referral consents. The position will assist in the implementation and facilitation of family support programming and facilitating center-driven programming and events.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
A minimum of two years’ experience in serving families.
The Family Specialist will be knowledgeable in community resources to provide assistance in implementing strength-based family programming and facilitating center-driven programming or events.
Must maintain confidentiality of all client information.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in development and implementation of family support programming
Provide Center orientation to new families
Provide direct assistance to families that require additional support in completing applications or referral consents
Refer and link families to appropriate programs and community resources as needed
Coordinate and facilitate Center-driven programming and events
Support partner agencies with program registration and follow-up
Support the efforts of all CBFRC staff
Document services, maintain records, complete reports, purchase supplies, input data into a data base system
Ensure Center is a safe warm welcoming environment for all
Maintain cooperative working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, families, partners and the community
Work to support Center and collaborative outcomes
Follow all CBFRC Policies and Procedures
Perform targeted outreach as needed
Perform daily operating procedures
Other duties as assigned
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Understand the value and foundation of the Protective Factors framework
Practice Family Support Principles
Cross trained to perform daily operating procedures
Participate in Center events and work to support contractual outcomes
Obtain training in the Center data system: Attendance and Needs Tracking System and maintain member confidentiality
Bilingual employees may be needed to review and/or translate (verbal or written communications)
Attend mandatory trainings and perform other duties as assigned.