FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

• Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, LLC does not discriminate based on age, race, national origin, gender, religion, veteran status, or disability in employment, in provision of services, or in access to programs.
• Children’s Network of SWFL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Workplace.

• Children’s Network is an E-Verify Participant; Pre-Hire background checks are mandatory.

M I N I M U M R E Q U I R E M E N T S

Education / Experience / Certification
♦ Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university in psychology, social work, sociology, or related human services degree; and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in child welfare is required.
♦ Official transcripts are a mandatory requirement

General Purpose of Job (Full job description provided upon interview)

• Identify System of Care needs
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies for foster families
• Conduct and participate in Parent Resource for Information Development and Education (PRIDE) training
• Coordinate licensing and relicensing of foster parents
• Provide ongoing support to existing foster families

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS, BACKGROUNDS, DRUG SCREENS, ETC.

• Must meet Children’s Network’s requirements for certification as a Child Protection Specialist within one year of hire into the position unless exempted by Children’s Network management
• PRIDE certification(upon hire)
• Criminal background screening (fingerprinting) (Local Law Enforcement and FBI/FDLE)
• Valid driver’s license required, and clean driver’s license check is required, with proof of insurance
• Drug Screening is a requirement
• Children’s Network participates in E-Verify

If you are currently an employee of Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, LLC, or one of our Case Management Organizations, it is necessary that you notify your current Supervisor, prior to applying

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.67 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Is your bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university?
• Degrees must be in the Human Services or comparable field, is your degree in one of these fields?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person