Family Support Specialist Part Time (7686)

Lutheran Services Florida•Largo, FL

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant . LSF is looking for a talented Family Support Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of children and families. The required schedule for this role is Sunday - Thursday 4pm- 830pm OR 430pm- 9pm Purpose & Impact: Family support services are intended to provide assistance and support to the Case Management Organization by performing tasks such as client transportation, supervised visitation, foster parent support and any other support functions as needed. This is a direct care position. Essential Functions: Use agency vehicles or personal vehicles to transport client children to and from program placements, supervised visits, medical and dental appointments. Maintain weekly Transportation Request form. Track agency vehicle mileage, service, usage. Perform placement follow-up contacts with assigned foster homes upon placement of children in those homes. Visit all assigned foster homes quarterly or more often in order to provide information and/or support. Prepare required reports and other documentation as instructed by unit supervisor. Participate in community outreach programs which shall include but are not limited to, recruitment events, foster parent meetings and support groups. Attend and participate in staff/professional trainings, meetings and supervision sessions. Other Functions: Responsible to carry and maintain an agency cell phone and function “on call” in a rotation schedule, depending upon programmatic needs. Function in the community without direct supervision. Function professionally in a team setting. Other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: Ability to drive, use phone, sit for long periods of time, and write notes as required. May fill in for clerical staff by answering agency phones, and assisting with filing. Adapt to irregular working hours, perform light lifting. Valid driver’s license and appropriate auto liability insurance required.

Requirements

High School diploma, some college preferred.
One to three (1-3) years’ experience in community service agencies is preferred.
Must have good time management, organizational, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to function in a multi-cultural environment effectively with clients, co-workers, volunteers, government agencies and general public.
Dependability, discretion and good judgment.
Certified First Aid/CPR and crisis intervention.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, parents, co-workers, volunteers, governmental and other agencies and the general public.
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Valid driver’s license and appropriate auto liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

Use agency vehicles or personal vehicles to transport client children to and from program placements, supervised visits, medical and dental appointments.
Maintain weekly Transportation Request form.
Track agency vehicle mileage, service, usage.
Perform placement follow-up contacts with assigned foster homes upon placement of children in those homes.
Visit all assigned foster homes quarterly or more often in order to provide information and/or support.
Prepare required reports and other documentation as instructed by unit supervisor.
Participate in community outreach programs which shall include but are not limited to, recruitment events, foster parent meetings and support groups.
Attend and participate in staff/professional trainings, meetings and supervision sessions.
Responsible to carry and maintain an agency cell phone and function “on call” in a rotation schedule, depending upon programmatic needs.
Function in the community without direct supervision.
Function professionally in a team setting.
Other duties as assigned.