What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Worker position at The Florida Center for Early Childhood?
Job Details
Sarasota, FL
Description
POSITION: Family Support Worker
Early Childhood Court Program
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Assists Dependency Case Managers in the provision of services to families. Provides transportation for client to medical, clinical, dental appointments, parent/sibling visitations, etc. Aids in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in at risk families by providing appropriate modeling techniques, education, and other supportive services.
REPORTS TO: Case Manager Supervisor
STATUS: Fulltime, Non-exempt
Education/Experience
Office environment, client homes and other community settings
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The overall nature of the position is physically active requiring long periods of standing, walking, kneeling, sitting on the floor and the ability to lift 30 pounds. The position also requires long periods of time driving and spent in the car. Requires full range of motion, including manual and finger dexterity and hand and eye coordination. Requires corrected vision, speech, and hearing to normal range, or special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.
Sarasota, FL
Description
POSITION: Family Support Worker
Early Childhood Court Program
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Assists Dependency Case Managers in the provision of services to families. Provides transportation for client to medical, clinical, dental appointments, parent/sibling visitations, etc. Aids in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in at risk families by providing appropriate modeling techniques, education, and other supportive services.
REPORTS TO: Case Manager Supervisor
STATUS: Fulltime, Non-exempt
Education/Experience
- High school diploma/GED required. Requires minimum of one year experience with children (Bachelor degree can substitute for this requirement)
- Establish a trusting relationship with at risk families by initiating and maintaining regular contact
- This position requires a lot of driving, occasionally long distances. It is the responsibility of the FSW to make sure the company vehicle is clean and well maintained. A safety inspection checklist must be submitted along with the monthly vehicle report.
- Provide appropriate modeling techniques, education, and other supportive services delineated in the case plan under the direction of the Case Manager. Provide documentation on observations during all client activities when interacting with the client or client’s family.
- Assist Case Manager with obtaining client records including birth and death certificates as well as client health and education records. Report any issues to the Case Manager.
- Monitor parents and children during supervised visits. Complete summary of each supervised activity and document in FSFN.
- Arrange and/or provide for transportation of clients to visits, doctor appointments, counseling, court, placement changes, etc.
- Supervise children in absence of Case Manager or caregiver in accordance with agency procedures.
- Participate in regular staff meetings.
- Provide assistance and support to Case Managers as required or scheduled, including nights and weekends, as needed.
- Participate in court hearings, as needed.
- Willingness to carry out the mission of The Florida Center
- Ability to work with culturally diverse populations in a courteous and professional manner
- Demonstrate problem solving skills and sound judgment
- Positive and professional attitude, behavior and appearance
- Adhere to agency policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality according to established policies and procedures
- Ability to work independently and utilize initiative
- Ability to complete assignments in compliance with quality standards
- Adhere to Child Abuse & Neglect reporting requirements
- Computer knowledge (Excel, Word, Outlook) ability to learn and utilize new programs
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in partnership with team members and community
- Adhere to drug free workplace policy
- Must have and maintain valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, insurance and reliable vehicle
- Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients, coworkers, and agency partners
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including varied hours, evenings and weekends
- Experience in successfully working with children (0 to 5 years of age) and their families
- Knowledge of infant and child development
- Ability to forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain the skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face
- Maintain the helping role and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served and/or other family members
Office environment, client homes and other community settings
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The overall nature of the position is physically active requiring long periods of standing, walking, kneeling, sitting on the floor and the ability to lift 30 pounds. The position also requires long periods of time driving and spent in the car. Requires full range of motion, including manual and finger dexterity and hand and eye coordination. Requires corrected vision, speech, and hearing to normal range, or special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.