Family Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Tampa, United States One More Child Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description


Department:

Family Support

Direct Supervisor:

Family Support Supervisor

Hiring Manager(s):

Senior Director of Family Support; Family Support Supervisor

Hiring Approver:

Executive Director of Family Support

Classification:

Exempt (Salaried)

FLSA Status:

Full-time

Description Updated:

10/02/2023

HR Approval Date:

10/03/2023

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of this position is to serve at risk families in the community through the Family Support Program. The Family Support Worker will assist families by engaging families in services through the Compassion Center, linking families to community resources, and facilitating evidence- based interventions to increase the safety, permanency and well‐being of children and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

  • Maintain a caseload of 10-12 families as assigned by the Family Support Supervisor, but not to exceed 15.
  • Engage families in services and facilitate evidence-based interventions, to include but not limited to Family Check Up, Everyday Parenting, Motivational Interviewing, and Parent Café.
  • Maintain weekly or bi-weekly contact with all families on active caseload by means of home visits, office visits, phone contact or other correspondence.
  • Work collaboratively with families and based on assessments to develop and monitor individualized family service plan. Assist families with completing outlined tasks and goals.
  • Assist families by linking them to community resources to address identified barriers.
  • Assist families with acquiring tangible resources from the Compassion Center.
  • Meet with Family Support Supervisor on a regular basis for supervision to review cases, training, professional development, and program development.
  • Complete data entry, maintain contract compliance, and complete required documentation in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
  • Participate in continuing education opportunities including agency in-service training, professional seminars, workshops, conferences, etc.
  • Other assignments as needed or requested by the Family Support Supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Two years of experience working with families in the welfare system or at-risk families.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, or related field

COMPENTENCIES

  • Demonstrate an understanding of child welfare issues to include trauma-informed care best practices, setting boundaries, and a strength-based perspective.
  • Relate positively to caregivers needing support services and establish effective relationships in varying settings and often during challenging life circumstances.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with client and agency information.
  • Ability to complete required database documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to solve complex, practical problems and effectively deal with complex variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
  • Availability to work flexible hours based on needs of the position.
  • A valid driver's license.

SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • It is the mission of One More Child to provide Christ centered services to vulnerable children and struggling families. As stated in the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, One More Child provides these services in a Christian context consistent with The Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Employees of One More Child commit to live in a manner that is not contrary to this foundational statement of faith.
  • Have had a personal conversion experience with Jesus Christ and been scripturally baptized.
  • Possess a sense of commitment to ministry through vocation.
  • Hold a sincere desire to seek God and His kingdom.
  • Demonstrate personal and devotional habits and practices such as Bible study, prayer, and daily meditation.
  • Be a member of a New Testament, evangelical Church in the local community and attend regularly.
  • Engage in witness activities as a normal part of life.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and One More Child may add additional job-related physical demands to these if the need arises. Corrective devices may be used to meet these physical requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to move around and be on their feet for extended periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job requires the ability to work in stressful conditions from time to time and remain focused for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds; boxes, documents, and or computer equipment is helpful.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment describes the conditions that an employee may encounter when performing their job duties, including but not limited to, the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

Job activities are performed in the community and in a typical office environment. This position requires flexibility in scheduling and travel throughout the county, however, no overnight travel.

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