Family Support Worker- Rockledge

Community Based Care of Brevard • Rockledge, FL

10d

About The Position

This position will be based at the Rockledge care center. The Family Allies Family Support Worker position serves as a paraprofessional support to Dependency Care Managers, with primary focus on coordinating and supervising Family Time with families involved with the Dependency Child Welfare System of Care. Family Support Workers will be responsible for maintaining records, program referrals, accompanying/transporting children and parents to therapeutic services, other providers, and supervising Family Time. The Family Support Worker will develop and maintain client records and program documentation based on first hand observations and assessments.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative, solution-focused approach
• Computer literacy
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years’ experience in child welfare or human services.
• Strong knowledge about dependency case management, supervised family time and child welfare system of care.
• Lifting 20 pounds
• Carrying 20 pounds
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Near Acuity
• Reading
• Speaking
• Listening
• Typing
• Writing

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or higher level of educational attainment preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete required training
• Facilitate and provide Supervision for families during Family Time activities.
• Adhere to and monitor Family Time Guidelines to successfully achieve permanency for children placed in out-of-home care.
• Prepare all required documentation and submit within the required timeframes; make recommendations; testify at court hearings regarding observations and interactions during supervised Family Time, reunification, permanent guardianship, termination of parental rights, or other case management activities.
• Ensure documentation occurs within the SACWIS system and other related systems within required timeframes. Complete professional, timely program case documentation and reporting, including the tracking and monitoring of client progress and outcomes.
• Adhere to the local System of Care values, goals and priorities for Brevard’s children, youth and families; Utilize a family centered strength based approach to care; Monitor quality of care by ensuring appropriate visitation plans are in place to correlate to the needs of the family.
• Provide support to staff, children, caregivers and family members to ensure timely achievement of permanency; Coordinate cases with team members, providers, DCF and attorneys as needed.
• At times this position may require a court appearance. Case information must be reviewed prior to every hearing in order to be prepared to answer any questions from the Court regarding the status of the case, services, and progress towards permanency; Dress appropriately for Court appearances and ensure all court hearings are attended timely.
• Job performance requires fulfilling other incidental or related duties as assigned, assisting and training others, and performing duties of higher rated positions from time to time for developmental purposes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED