Caregiver Support Specialist

Essential Functions

• Establish and maintain positive working relationship with HFC internal and external customers
• Working with kinship families who are in the process of becoming licensed or who already hold an active license, collaborating to ensure licensing standards are in compliance
• Provide ongoing support, resources and referral information to caregivers for placement stability and success; this includes quality quarterly contact with licensed caregivers
• Aid and support caregivers in the investigation of allegations of abuse and neglect
• Complete home visits with caregivers to prepare them for licensing and gather appropriate updates
• Complete background screening and assure requirements are completed in a timely manner
• Conduct in-person interviews to gather information for the licensing home study and secure signatures as required within the specified time frame
• Prepare licensing packets for accuracy and in compliance with licensing regulations
• Submit licensing packets timely to supervisor and/or central region
• Maintain monitoring of completion of training requirements for caregivers
• Participate in meetings/staffings involving caregivers and service providers
• Attend trainings or retention activities for caregivers
• Track and monitor caseload activities
• Collaborate with other departments that will also be supporting caregivers regarding benefits
• Perform special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field
• Two years of experience working with children, adolescents and families is preferred
• Florida Child Welfare Certification highly preferred

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package with tuition assistance, domestic partner coverage, retirement and generous paid time off

Additional Information

• Drug free workplace
• Drug testing required
• EEO/M/F/D/V