Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

This position will be based at the Rockledge care center. The Family Support Worker position serves as a paraprofessional support to Dependency Care Managers, with primary focus on coordinating and supervising Family Time with families involved with the Dependency Child Welfare System of Care. Family Support Workers will be responsible for maintaining records, program referrals, accompanying/transporting children and parents to therapeutic services, other providers, and supervising Family Time. The Family Support Worker will develop and maintain client records and program documentation based on first hand observations and assessments.

Essential Functions:

• Complete required training
• Safety
• Permanency
• Reports
• Documentation
• Engagement
• Support
• Court Appearance and Preparation
• Other duties as required

Behavioral Competencies:

• Trust and Respect
• Sensitivity
• Ethics
• Partnership
• Communication
• Flexibility

Business Experience:

• Valid Driver's License
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative, solution-focused approach
• Computer literacy

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates degree or higher level of educational attainment preferred
• At least 2 years' experience in child welfare or human services
• Strong knowledge about dependency case management, supervised family time and child welfare system of care

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting 20 pounds
• Carrying 20 pounds
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Near Acuity
• Reading
• Speaking
• Listening
• Typing
• Writing

Family Partnerships of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. These employers also maintain Drug-Free Workplaces. Requests for Auxiliary Aids for Hearing Impaired or Limited English Proficiency Candidates may be made with a minimum of five (5) days notice to C. Hernandez at View phone number on click.appcast.io.