Strengthening Ties Empowering Parents (STEPS) Family Advocate Supervisor (66469)

Family Support Services•Largo, FL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The STEPS Family Advocate Supervisor is responsible for the overall supervision of the STEPS prevention program and all personnel assigned to that department. The supervisor is responsible for providing training, guidance and management activities on all activities related to the STEPS prevention program. The mission of Family Support Services is to be the leader in providing safety, stability, and quality of life for all children by working with the community to strengthen the family unit.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in social services required.
At least two years of child welfare experience
Valid driver's license.
Ability to represent self and the organization in a highly professional manner
Ability to lead team
Ability to function independently to include follow through with assigned tasks
Ability to assess a situation and make appropriate recommendations/decisions
Ability to research, organize and analyze data
Ability to execute sound judgment by effectively analyzing problems and utilizing critical thinking and timely, logical decision-making skills
Ability to establish and maintain relationships
Ability to work effectively as a team member within the agency and for case management purposes
Ability to follow through on commitments, projects and responsibilities
Ability to speak effectively before small and large groups
Ability to maintain client confidentiality
Ability to adapt to changes in work duties or settings, including being open to new ideas and approaches to current tasks
Strong written and verbal communication
Strong follow-up and follow through
Interpersonal skills necessary for focusing, active involvement, and participation
Strong organizational and time management
Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word
Clear a Level II Background screening (Live Scan)
Clear a reference check
Clear a local background check from the County in which you reside
Clear a substance abuse screen
Provide a copy of all degrees prior to your first day of employment
Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check
Proof of personal auto insurance coverage in the amount of $100,000/$300,000 or greater if not insurable under company's automobile policy
Clear an E-Verify check

Nice To Haves

supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide training, guidance, support, and supervision to STEPS Family Advocates
Participate in the selection, hiring, and evaluation of staff
Monitors caseloads, schedules, training requirements, and individual staffing assignments
Reviews work of staff to ensure safety, compliance, confidentiality, timeliness, appropriateness, and completeness of services
Completes reports, admissions forms, and closure forms and reviews audit case files
Observes and reports client change in status to program director
Assists prevention specialist in identifying and coordinating available services for families and providing conflict resolution and crisis intervention services to families