Family Specialist

About the role

You belong here. Devereux Florida provides Family Preservation and Child Welfare case management services for children and families referred by the Department of Children and Families, to ensure a community without abuse, neglect or abandonment.

Responsibilities

• Help families with resources and prevent children from entering the foster care system
• Work closely with Department of Children and Families to develop a family preservation plan
• Engage the Family via family Team Meetings
• Determine needs and implement resources
• Work in conjunction with support staff to ensure necessary referrals are completed for external providers
• Complete necessary follow-ups to ensure the needs of the families served are being met
• Maintain close contact with the assigned DCF investigator to ensure adequate updates are provided as to the family’s progress throughout participation in the Family Builders Program

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social services related field required
• Three years' of experience providing direct services to at risk children and families required
• Must be able to complete a 3-day new hire orientation class via MSTeams
• Valid FL Driver's License required
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test and TB Test
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older

Benefits and Rewards

• Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
• Up to 64 hours of sick time
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan
• ASCEND Tuition Program
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Payactiv: Access your earned wages early
• Employee Assistance Program & Discounts

Pay

Salary: Starts at $20.25 - $23.08 / hr (rate is based on education and relevant experience). This is a position is eligible for up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

Full time; Flexible schedule to accommodate families scheduled; this is NOT a 9-5 position

Location

This position is field-based position and will provide coverage in St. John county.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

EEO

Devereux is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.