What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Specialist (1043) position at Lutheran Services Florida?
Job Description
Job Description
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant .
LSF is looking for a talented Family Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of children and families.
The schedule for this role is nontraditional!
Purpose & Impact :
The Family Support staff is responsible for providing Center orientation to new families and providing direct assistance to families that require additional support in completing applications or referral consents. The position will assist in the implementation and facilitation of family support programming and facilitating center-driven programming and events.
Essential Functions :
- Assist in development and implementation of family support programming.
- Provide Center orientation to new families.
- Provide direct assistance to families that require additional support in completing applications or referral consents.
- Refer and link families to appropriate programs and community resources as needed.
- Coordinate and facilitate Center-driven programming and events.
- Support partner agencies with program registration and follow-up.
- Support the efforts of all CBFRC staff.
- Document services, maintain records, complete reports, purchase supplies, input data into a data base system.
- Ensure Center is a safe warm welcoming environment for all.
- Maintain cooperative working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, families, partners and the community.
- Work to support Center and collaborative outcomes.
- Follow all CBFRC Policies and Procedures.
- Perform targeted outreach as needed.
- Perform daily operating procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other :
Physical Requirements :
Education :
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree preferred.
Experience :
A minimum of two years’ experience in serving families.
Skills :
The Family Specialist will be knowledgeable in community resources to provide assistance in implementing strength-based family programming and facilitating center-driven programming or events.
Principal Accountabilities :
Why work for LSF?
LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
Amazing benefits package including :
LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
