Family Finder Specialist

2 days ago


FL United States State of Florida Full time
Job Summary

This position plays a critical role in the child welfare system, focusing on advanced family finding program efforts to locate relatives and fictive kin. The Family Finder Specialist will conduct extensive searches, collaborate with child protective investigators, and engage with the judicial system to support placement changes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct advanced searches to locate adult relatives and fictive kin, including case mining, mobility mapping, and internet searches.
  • Collaborate with child protective investigators to identify and build positive connections between children and their relatives and fictive kin.
  • Conduct home study assessments on identified potential placements and provide recommendations to primary workers.
  • Attend family finding group decision-making meetings and participate in multidisciplinary discussions.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with community-based care providers, Children's Legal Services, and other agencies involved in child welfare.
  • Regularly review and identify changes to Florida Statutes, DCF Operational Procedures, and policies, ensuring participants are aware of updates and confidentiality requirements.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Valid Florida Driver's License
  • Certified Child Welfare Professional through the Florida Certification Board
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of Florida's Practice Model and Florida Safe Family Network (FSFN)

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.



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