What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at Habilitative Services of North Florida, Inc.?
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Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Family Support Specialist / Safety Management Specialist to join our team. This role involves providing critical support to families and children, ensuring safety and well-being through proactive intervention and resource coordination. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child welfare, social work, and crisis management, with a passion for fostering positive family environments and safeguarding vulnerable populations. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community by promoting safety, stability, and healthy family dynamics.
Experience required: 5 years experience working with children and families or bachelor degree with 2 years.
Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform all services and duties within the principles, philosophy and mission of HSNF
and the Family Intervention Program /Child Welfare Services (FIP).
Practice all principles, language, and behavior described in the FIP Training Manual
Abide by agency personnel policies.
Develop and maintain a strong relationship with and advocate for families regardless of
culture, race, national origin, family history/background, etc.
Protect family integrity by mobilizing all available resources necessary for family
preservation.
Strengthen family functioning by identifying and building on family strengths, while
correcting or building compensation for weaknesses.
Perform initial family assessments as assigned
Coordinate and schedule Family Support Plan meetings.
Develop and distribute Family Support Plans.
Provide training and intervention services to assigned families as outlined on the Family
Support Plan; update as needed.
Develop, implement, and monitor behavior management programs when outlined on Family
Support Plan.
Provide documentation of each session in the statewide FSFN system, outlining
instructions given, activities, progress, and any noted problems.
Maintain documentation of contact with social workers, telephone calls
and information from peripheral services in the statewide FSFN system.
Submit weekly documentation of sessions, data sheets, and case notes to supervisor Submit termination summaries on assigned families.
Comply with contractual deadlines for reports, summaries, etc.
Coordinate with case managers to ensure that service needs of the families are identified
and assist with securing resources to help meet these needs.
Provide legal testimony as required by the Court.
Be available by cell phone in the event of client emergency/crises.
Participate in weekly individual staffing with Family Support Supervisor/Family Support Program Manager for purpose of Reviewing each family’s status and obtaining recommendations/technical assistance for continued services.
Attend Department of Children & Families and Case Management staffings as requested.
Relate any concerns or problems to Program Supervisor or Program Manager in a timely manner.
Maintain a weekly schedule of home visits and provide copy to the supervisor.
Serve as back-up for other team members as needed.
Serve as back-up for Family Support Supervisor as requested.
Attend all staff meetings.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22