Family Support Worker

Thompson Child & Family Focus • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.A. preferred
• 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

• Human services or childcare experience preferred
• Passion for working with youth & adolescents
• Belief in Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity

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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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