Family Specialist

Devereux•Saint Augustine, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Devereux Florida provides Family Preservation and Child Welfare case management services for children and families referred by the Department of Children and Families, to ensure a community without abuse, neglect or abandonment. Based out of Saint Augustine and providing coverage throughout Saint Johns County, this position is responsible for helping families with resources and preventing children from entering the foster care system. This role works very closely with Department of Children and Families to develop a family preservation plan. It engages the Family via family Team Meetings. It will determine needs and implement resources. It works in conjunction with support staff to ensure necessary referrals are completed for external providers as well as completes necessary follow-ups to ensure the needs of the families served are being met. This position will maintain close contact with the assigned DCF investigator to ensure adequate updates are provided as to the family’s progress throughout participation in the Family Builders Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a social services related field required.
Three years of experience providing direct services to at-risk children and families required.
Must be able to complete a 3-day new hire orientation class via MSTeams (hours are approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day).
Valid FL Driver's License required.
Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test and TB Test.
Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

Develop a family preservation plan in conjunction with the Department of Children and Families.
Engage the Family via family Team Meetings.
Determine needs and implement resources for families.
Work with support staff to ensure necessary referrals are completed for external providers.
Complete necessary follow-ups to ensure the needs of the families served are being met.
Maintain close contact with the assigned DCF investigator to provide updates on the family's progress.

Benefits

Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
Up to 64 hours of sick time
Low-cost medical, dental, vision
403(b) retirement plan
ASCEND Tuition Program
Student loan repayment assistance
Payactiv: Access your earned wages early
Employee Assistance Program & Discounts
Comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.