Family Specialist

$39,520 - $46,758/Yr

The Devereux Foundation - Daytona Beach, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Daytona Beach, FL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Family Specialist at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health plays a crucial role in providing Family Preservation and Child Welfare case management services. This position focuses on helping families access resources to prevent children from entering the foster care system, working closely with the Department of Children and Families to develop family preservation plans. The role involves engaging families through team meetings, assessing needs, implementing resources, and ensuring follow-ups with external providers to meet the families' needs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist families with resources to prevent children from entering the foster care system.
• Develop family preservation plans in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families.
• Engage families through Family Team Meetings to assess needs and implement resources.
• Coordinate with support staff to ensure necessary referrals are completed for external providers.
• Maintain close contact with assigned DCF investigators to provide updates on family progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a social services related field required.
• Three years of experience providing direct services to at-risk children and families required.
• Valid FL Driver's License required.
• Ability to complete a 3-day new hire orientation class via MSTeams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in case management or family support services.
• Knowledge of community resources available for families in need.

Benefits

• Paid time off (24 days per year, increasing with years of service)
• Sick time (64 hours per year)
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Student loan debt assistance
• ASCEND - Tuition Program covering 100% of tuition (up to $15k for undergraduate and $25k for graduate)
• ASCEND - Student Loan Repayment assistance
• Free access to Payactiv for earned wages between pay periods
• Employee Assistance Program and discounts available from day one
• Service Awards for long-term commitment.