Family Support Worker Manager - Child Welfare

Kids Central • Ocala, FL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Kids Central is dedicated to creating a brighter future for children and their families by ensuring every child grows up in a safe and loving home. This paraprofessional position is responsible for coordinating and scheduling safe and efficient transportation for children in dependency case management. The role involves assisting Family Care Managers and Supervisors with visitation supervision, documenting observations, transporting children to appointments, providing child supervision, and performing routine clerical duties for at-risk families. The individual must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in providing social service, child development, family services or working in a childcare setting.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in social services or related field may substitute for required experience.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with acceptable driving record, as required to drive for business purposes.
• Successfully pass assigned Driver Safety training.
• Must maintain and show proof of the appropriate automobile insurance limits ($100,000/$300,000) per Florida Statutes.
• Ability to work in a highly visible position and use effective interpersonal communication skills to respond to children and their families, and legal entities (i.e., judges, law enforcement, CLS etc.).
• Ability to assist children with patience and understanding.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional procedures.
• Ability to write concise reports within 24 hours of event or as required by program.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and take appropriate actions.
• Ability to safely operate any type of motor vehicle. Vehicles vary from economy to vans.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule transportation in various modes (i.e., car, plane, train, etc.) for Family Support Workers who transport children under Child Protective Services including relocation/placement in foster homes, physician visits, and supervised parental visits.
• Assign/schedule transportation needs to Family Support Workers revising appropriate routes as needs change.
• Assists with supervising children in the play area while parents meet with Family Care Managers, as necessary.
• Supervises parental and/or family visitations as directed by Family Care Managers (FCM) or Family Care Manager Supervisor (FCMS); monitors visitation time and makes decisions to terminate visit if necessary; makes immediate oral reports of visitation and follows up with written visit observation forms.
• Establish positive relationships with children, natural parents, foster and adoptive parents and extended family.
• Demonstrates commitment to providing superior customer service experiences to all staff and clients with a service-oriented attitude in accordance with principles of professionalism and respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and a generous paid time off allotment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees