Family Support Worker
About The Position
Camelot Community Care, which was named the Large Non-Profit of the year at the Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine’s 2022 Philanthropy Awards, employs over 500 dedicated and talented professionals who lead us in our efforts of helping children reach their fullest potential. Working for Camelot is a unique experience where each employee is asked not only to shape the future of the children they serve but also help shape the future of the company. We take pride in our organizational culture of allowing local programs and staff an appropriate amount of autonomy to design and deliver services that best meet their community's needs. Camelot is not a top-heavy organization but instead we place our trust and confidence in local leadership with the corporate administration providing guidance, support and the necessary resources to provide high quality services.
Requirements
- High school diploma and 2 years experience in providing social service, child development, family services or working in a childcare setting.
- An Associates or Bachelors Degree in Social Science or related field may substitute for the required experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist Case Managers in maintaining records and program documentation for families receiving services.
- Assist families in efforts to receive training, education or social services such as housing, day care, employment and training, counseling, and/or medical treatment.
- Participate in staffings, court hearing and other team meetings related to the provision of services to children and families.
- Provide assistance in delivery of care management services, including assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, and advocacy, to assist children and families.
- Coordinate necessary transportation for families.
- Assist in supervising children in absence of parents or those awaiting placement.
- Complete all required documentation accurately and timely according to all applicable policies, contract terms, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor quality of care by contacting families by phone and conducting home visits.
- Provide families with education/information/training in order to enhance their awareness of child abuse and neglect, promote family stability and a healthy family system
- Assist Case Managers in referring children and families to appropriate community services and otherwise assure continuity of care for children and families.
- Treat all children and families with the utmost respect and common courtesy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
