Family Support Worker

Thompson Child & Family Focus•Tampa, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity. As a Family Support Worker in the Florida Case Management Organization (CMO) department, you will provide transportation of youth to/from out-of-home care placements, to/from school, and to/from visits. Family Support Workers also supervise parent visits. A typical day as a Family Support Worker will include managing crisis, de-escalating youth and adults, and driving. As a Family Support Worker, a large amount of time is spent face to face with high need teenagers transporting them. Work hours vary based on shift and client demand, an on-call schedule for nights and weekends is required.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required.
A minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience (human services or childcare experience preferred).
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must have reliable vehicle/transportation.
A valid driver’s license, at least 3 years of driving with a driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.
Must meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the department.
All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.

Nice To Haves

A.A. preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide transportation of youth to/from out-of-home care placements, to/from school, and to/from visits.
Supervise parent visits.
Manage crisis.
De-escalate youth and adults.
Driving.

Benefits

3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
401K Match
Education Reimbursement
Referral Bonus
Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
Paid time off for volunteering in the community
Free EAP services
Mileage Reimbursement
iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
Multiple opportunities for growth