Family Support Worker

Children's Home Society Of Florida • Lakeland, FL

411d • $37,440 - $37,440

About The Position

The Family Support Worker at Children's Home Society of Florida plays a crucial role in preventing child abuse and neglect in at-risk families. This position involves providing education, modeling techniques, and supportive services to empower families and children. The worker contributes to a high-performance culture by adhering to the organization's values and delivering quality results in behavioral health, case management, and early childhood solutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Two years of experience working with children and families, required.
• Previous experience in a social-services organization, preferred.
• Knowledge of various community resources and parenting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in project management.
• Familiarity with dependency-related issues and trends.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in at-risk families by providing appropriate modeling techniques, education, and other supportive services.
• Assist in developing and maintaining client records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards.
• Enter necessary information into required software system(s) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide appropriate modeling techniques, education, and other supportive services as delineated in service plan.
• Assist Case Manager, Counselor or Social Worker in providing case management support services.
• Directly transport or arrange for transportation of clients to visitations, medical appointments, counseling, shopping, etc.
• Monitor quality of care by complying with contract requirements for contacting clients by phone, by letter, and/or by conducting home/residential visits.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate educational classes such as parenting skills, independent living skills, anger management, household management, behavior management, pregnancy/pre-natal care, etc.
• Co-lead parent/child play groups.
• Supervise children during scheduled visits, in-home services, visitations or in other situations as directed.
• Participate in weekly client staff meetings, as requested.
• Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.
• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on dependency-related issues and trends.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, and the quality management process.
• Comply with CHS's code of conduct, policies, practices, contracts and other legal obligations.
• Assist with training other team members and providing backup when necessary.
• Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED