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Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is seeking a talented Family Facilitator who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
The schedule for this role is Tuesday through Saturday!
Purpose and Impact:
The Family Facilitator will provide direct in-home services under the supervision of the Family Counselor and the Case Management Supervisor. The Family Facilitator will provide assistance and support to the Connecting Family Paths team by performing safety management tasks such as family support, modeling, mentoring, supervised visitation, caregiver support and any other support functions as needed. This could include performing tasks such as client transportation, supervised visitation, parent support and any other support functions as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain weekly Request form for clinicians.
- Perform follow-up contacts with assigned families as assigned by the Case Managers, and clinicians
- Visit all assigned families as directed
- Prepare required reports and other documentation as instructed by supervisor.
- Participate in community outreach programs which shall include but are not limited to, recruitment events, and support groups.
- Attend and participate in staff/professional trainings, meetings and supervision sessions.
- Other assigned duties as directed
Other Functions:
- Responsible to carry and maintain an agency cell phone 24 hours a day.
- Function in the community without direct supervision.
- Function professionally in a team setting.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to drive, use phone, sit for long periods of time, and write notes as required.
- May fill in for clerical staff by answering agency phones, and assisting with filing.
- Adapt to irregular working hours, perform light lifting.
- Valid driver’s license and appropriate auto liability insurance required.
Education:
High School diploma, some college preferred.
Experience:
One to three (1-3) years’ experience in community service agencies is preferred.
Skills:
- Must have good time management, organizational, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to function in a multi-cultural environment effectively with clients, co-workers, volunteers, government agencies and general public.
- Dependability, discretion and good judgment.
- Certified First Aid/CPR and crisis intervention.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, parents, co-workers, volunteers, governmental and other agencies and the general public.
Other:
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Reports to unit supervisor.
- Team player with co-workers and administrators.
- Accurate complete and timely submission of required documents and reports.
- Adherence to all licensing and quality assurance standards.
- Liaison to government, courts, schools and community providers.
- Adherence to agency policies and procedures.
- Must maintain confidentiality of all client information.
Why work for LSF?
LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
Amazing benefits package including:
Medical, Dental and Vision
Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
