Family Finding Specialist

3 weeks ago


Fort Lauderdale, United States ChildNet, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Paygrade: 7

ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 450 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Job Summary: This position identifies potential kinship placements for children and assesses them for appropriateness and supports children being placed in kinship placements.

The items listed above are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to provide.

  • Search for and identify potential kinship placements for children using ACCURINT and other available searches, including speaking to parents regarding potential kinship placements.
  • Conduct comfort calls for children placed in out-of-home licensed care with their caregivers and parents.
  • Complete home studies for kinship placements within the Circuit. Request OCS and ICPC home studies for kinship placements outside of the Circuit or outside of the State of Florida.
  • Document all case related and provider related activity in FSFN within 48 hours of the activity.
  • Working with case management to promote children expeditiously moving to kinship placements.
  • Provide support to any kinship caregiver in need, including referring them to the appropriate people for assistance with their concerns or providing the support directly.
Skills/ Requirements:

Years of Experience:

  • One (1) year of experience in Human Services or Child Welfare programs

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field
  • Certified Child Welfare Professional
Important Notes:

ChildNet is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veterans' status or military service obligation, medical condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and any other status protected by applicable law. Including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. ChildNet is also a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP).



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