Family Support Worker
About The Position
FamiliesFirst Network provides foster care, adoption and child welfare services in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties. The nonprofit’s specialized team is passionate about helping abused and neglected children and their families. FamiliesFirst Network collaborates with partners throughout the state, in Northwest Florida’s four-county area and within our faith-based communities to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Learn more at FamiliesFirstNetwork.org. Position Summary: Assist the Child Welfare Case Managers by providing basic social services to children and/or families in need including transportation for clients, clerical assistance, tracking information and assessment and education services.
Requirements
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- One (1) year experience in social, economic, health or rehabilitative setting, medical, nursing, child development or childcare setting; OR one (1) year of post high school in education social services, economic, health, rehabilitative, medical or childcare services may be substituted for the year of experience required; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, good driving record, and insurable under Center’s policy.
Responsibilities
- providing basic social services to children and/or families in need
- transportation for clients
- clerical assistance
- tracking information
- assessment and education services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
