Family Specialist Part Time (1034)

Lutheran Services Florida•Temple Terrace, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a talented Family Specialist to make an impact in the lives of others. The Family Specialist is responsible for providing Center orientation to new families and offering direct assistance to families requiring extra support with applications or referral consents. This role will also help in the implementation and facilitation of family support programming, as well as center-driven programming and events. The position requires a high level of energy, a positive attitude, and adaptability to irregular hours, including some evenings and Saturdays. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population, understand the Protective Factors framework and Family Support Principles, and be bilingual in English/Spanish.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
A minimum of two years’ experience in serving families
Knowledgeable in community resources to provide assistance in implementing strength-based family programming and facilitating center-driven programming or events
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
Must maintain confidentiality of all client information
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
Accurate complete and timely submission of required documents and reports
Liaison to community providers
Adherence to agency policies and procedures

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
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
Attend mandatory trainings and perform other duties as assigned