Family Support Services Specialist Part Time (7683)

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

About the Role

Family support services are intended to provide assistance and support to the Case Management Organization by performing tasks such as client transportation, supervised visitation, foster parent support, and any other support functions as needed. This is a direct care position.

Responsibilities

• Use agency vehicles or personal vehicles to transport client children to and from program placements, supervised visits, medical, and dental appointments.
• Maintain weekly Transportation Request form.
• Track agency vehicle mileage, service, and usage.
• Perform placement follow-up contacts with assigned foster homes upon placement of children in those homes.
• Visit all assigned foster homes quarterly or more often to provide information and/or support.
• Prepare required reports and other documentation as instructed by unit supervisor.
• Participate in community outreach programs, including recruitment events, foster parent meetings, and support groups.
• Attend and participate in staff/professional trainings, meetings, and supervision sessions.
• Carry and maintain an agency cell phone and function “on call” in a rotation schedule, depending upon programmatic needs.
• Function in the community without direct supervision.
• Function professionally in a team setting.
• Other duties as assigned, including filling in for clerical staff by answering agency phones and assisting with filing.

Requirements

• Ability to drive, use a phone, sit for long periods, and write notes as required.
• Adapt to irregular working hours and perform light lifting.
• Valid driver’s license and appropriate auto liability insurance required.
• High School diploma; some college preferred.
• One to three (1-3) years’ experience in community service agencies is preferred.
• Good time management, organizational, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a multi-cultural environment with clients, co-workers, volunteers, government agencies, and the general public.
• Dependability, discretion, and good judgment.
• Certified First Aid/CPR and crisis intervention.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
• Must pass a background screening in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes.

Schedule

Tuesday–Saturday, 2:30 PM–7:30 PM

Benefits

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need and exploring growth opportunities within the organization.