Family Support Worker

Thompson Child & Family Focus•Maitland, FL

6d•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 crises, de-escalating youth and adults, and driving. As a Family Support Worker, a large amount of time is spent face-to-face with high-needs teenagers, transporting them. Work hours vary based on shift and client demand.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required
Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software.
Must have a reliable vehicle/transportation
A valid driver’s license
Must meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as they pertain 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
Passion for working with youth & adolescents!
Enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others!
EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year
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