Family Support Partner

The Family Support Partner provides overlay services to child welfare case management by providing intensive in-home therapeutic services that promote placement stabilization and/or support caregivers in reunification with their children. We are looking for a Family Support Partner who must have: Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related area of study from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of three years’ experience working in the social work field required; Experience navigating the child welfare system and training, coaching and/or serving, as a mentor to other families preferred; Experience working with diverse populations and collaborating with a wide range of service providers. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and Auto Insurance; Job Duties and Responsibilities: Work independently and as a team member to create innovative ways to meet goals and provide a high level of service that is engaging and meets the needs of the participants. Assist youth and caregiver(s) in accessing and navigating services to support them in providing a stable placement. Integrate Motivational Interviewing, Safety Planning, and Trauma Informed Care into service provision. Develop a service plan based on positive youth development and principles of Motivational Interviewing. Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and assist with maintaining proper document storage and auditing. Meet data collection, contract requirements and contract deadlines. Provide progress reports as required. All other duties as assigned Job Essentials: Develop relationships with public and private service providers as well as with the Lead Agency, Case Management Organizations, court system, and other stakeholders. Develop expertise knowledge of the different social service systems including eligibility requirements, services offered, and the application process. Coach caregivers to navigate systems that influence or govern their safety, permanency and well-being outcomes; refers to appropriate services and assist those overcoming barriers to accessing services. Accept all cases assigned by Program Director and meet with youth in their primary residence and with identified parents in sufficient time Provide on-call and crisis response services as needed by youth and/or family Able to work evening and occasional weekend hours Able to drive daily to nearby locations for meetings or visits. #J-18808-Ljbffr