SEEDS Family Support Coordinator

Children's Home Network • Tampa, FL

6h

About The Position

The SEEDS Family Support Coordinator delivers family support services using community services and natural support systems. The role includes training and development activities, assessments, consultation, and quality documentation of services. The coordinator monitors family needs and progress, connects youth and families with agencies and systems, and participates in the organization's continuous quality improvement efforts. The position carries a caseload of at least 20–25 families and works within the philosophy and procedures of Children's Home Network.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field from an accredited university or college, with at least one year of experience in children's services; or a high school diploma with three years of experience in children's services or education.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license with no record of a criminal driving offense or license suspension.
• Have job-related transportation, provide proof of required insurance, and be insurable under Children's Home Network's current auto insurance policy.
• Be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Successfully complete and maintain FDLE clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, and sexual predator screening.
• Complete annual training in sexual harassment, blood-borne pathogens, workplace accident prevention and reporting, confidentiality and privacy practices, diversity and cultural competency, mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect, workplace violence prevention, OSHA-related topics, crisis prevention, and program goals.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing and establish effective working relationships with families, coworkers, supervisors, and others.
• Have effective interpersonal skills.
• Know the agency's organizational structure, standard operating procedures, and policies.
• Know child abuse and neglect reporting procedures and methods.
• Know infant and child development, including developmentally appropriate strategies.
• Know intervention and behavior management methods, strategies, and techniques.
• Know quality documentation requirements under agency standards, rules, and regulations.
• Be able to conduct assessments, develop family plans, and provide follow-up services.
• Be able to work positively and productively as a multidisciplinary team member.
• Be able to safely operate a motor vehicle, read printed materials, and observe physical facilities.
• Be able to understand spoken dialogue in individual and group settings and speak clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Gather appropriate referral and assessment information for the SEEDS Team.
• Monitor ongoing progress and needs within families and their supportive services.
• Serve as a liaison connecting youth and families with involved agencies and systems, including the educational community, as identified.
• Carry a caseload of at least 20–25 families.
• Link families to services and natural support systems identified in the Family Support Plan.
• Coordinate existing and additional services.
• Maintain fidelity to the SEEDS model.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Family Support Plans.
• Review and evaluate outcomes.
• Work within the philosophy and function of Children's Home Network.
• Adhere to virtual office procedures.
• Participate as a member of the SEEDS Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time