Job description

Embrace Families is posting this job on behalf of one of our trusted partners, Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services. We encourage you to review the job posting on the Gulf Coast website and apply directly at the link below.

Work for Us - Gulf Coast JFCS (gulfcoastjewishfamilyandcommunityservices.org)

• $15.00 per hour
• Flexible hours

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, inclusion and equality, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Family Support Specialist is a non-exempt position which is responsible for providing on-site, individual and family intervention to children, their families, foster families, and primary caregiver(s). This individual works as a team member with a case manager, foster parents, primary care giver, guardian ad litem and other appropriate professionals. The Family Support Specialist provides assistance, intervention and education which is focused upon resolving issues of abuse and neglect by assisting with the acquisition of services related to issues such as substance abuse, adjustment and relationship issues, stress, daily living skills, budget training and employment assistance. These services are provided to the identified child, siblings, birth parents, relatives, foster parents and primary caregiver(s), as appropriate.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 15 PTO days per year
• 12 Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• High School Diploma or equivalency from an accredited and recognized secondary education system. In addition, a minimum of one-year experience working with children and/or families within a need identified social welfare system. Child Welfare experience preferred.
• As a requirement of this position, may be required to use personal car to transport clients. Must have a valid Florida Drivers’ license and current automobile insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of its employees and clients, which include members of vulnerable communities. As part of this commitment, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current and newly-hired employees, unless an employee is entitled to a reasonable accommodation or exemption as permitted pursuant to Gulf Coast JFCS’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kissimmee, FL 34741: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• FL Auto Insurance (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: One location

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