Kinship Support Specialist

Description Are you searching for meaningful work that ensures the safety of children and helps to build strong families in the community? Then Devereux has an opportunity that will interest you! We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and compassionate individual to be a Kinship Support Specialist! Based in Davie, FL, this position is responsible for providing support and advocacy to help caregivers navigate the child welfare system. In addition, you will provide the required resources to meet each child's physical, emotional, financial, and basic needs through engaging the identified youth and kinship family in the assessment process, as well as the development of a Family Support Plan. The Kinship Support Specialist is responsible for identifying family needs and driving the implementation of accessing and connecting the family to support the youth placed in their home. Position Details: Pay Range: Starts at $23.80 - $27.13 / hour Salary is based on relevant education and experience. Schedule: Monday-Friday 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 #sponsored Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services related field required. Florida Certification Board (FCB) Child Welfare Certification is preferred. Experience: Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency both written and spoken. preferred Two (2) years experience working with foster families and/or families in the child welfare system. preferred Other Requirements: Valid Florida driver's license Must be at least 21 years of age or older. 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. To learn more visit: Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. For more information, please reach out us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Company Overview 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. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer; Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health