Family Finder

Starting Salary: $45,000/yr

PositionSummary:

TheFamilyFinderposition’sprimaryrolewillbeto actasthecentralizedpointofcontact circuit9forallrelated duties in searching for immediate and extended family members of children involved in the dependency system. The Family Finder position will assist case management to explore all family connections and assess the willingness/availability of family members to participate in the dependency case process to offer the best placements for the children in care or to become a permanent connection to the child. They will connect extended family and informal supports to the family to work with improving safety concerns, permanency, and well-being of children. This position will also support the kinship peer support specialists in providing assistance to kinship caregivers as needed and as capacity allows.

Technical/FunctionalExpectations:

1.           FamilyFinding:Performdetailedsearchofimmediatefamilymembersandextendedfamilymembers to complete family trees and identify possible relative placements and supports for children in care.

2.           DiligentSearch:Assistcasemanagementinthecompletionofdiligentsearchesonrelativeson dependency cases.

3.           InternetProficient:Theabilitytoutilizemultipleinternetsearch enginesaswellassocialmediato conduct searches to identify and contact family members.

4.           DataIntegrity:Assistsandprovidesinternalcontrolstoauthenticatedataintegrity.Documentsfamily finding efforts into statewide and ancillary databases.

5.           MeetingAttendance:Attendsstaffmeetings,in-servicetrainingsandothermeetingsorconferencesas necessary to share and gather information.

6.           Assist kinship peer support positions: Provide assistance to kinship caregivers as needed and as capacityallows;whichcouldincludeassistingthecaregiverinapplyingforbenefits,referringtolevel 1, linking kinship caregivers to local resources

7.         Other duties as required: Job performance requires fulfilling other incidental or related duties as assigned,assistingandtrainingothers,andperformingorcoveringdutiesofothermembersinthechild welfare system from time to time for ongoing growth and development.

BehavioralCompetencies:

1.           AttentiontoDetail:Abletobethoroughandcompletewhenassembling,processing,orproviding detailed information.

2.           Integrity:Abletodemonstrateconsistencyofwordsandactions;protectconfidentialinformation;do what is right even when no one is watching.

3.           TeamWork:Abletocooperatetobuildconsensus;assistotherstoachieveteamgoals;participatein meetings so they are productive; take on extra work to meet team objectives.

4.           Diligence:Abletopersevereinaccomplishingtasksorobjectives;committolonghoursofworkor working outside of the typical 8am- 5pm; have a sense of urgency about getting results.

5.           ConcernforQuality:Abletopromotequalityinspiteofotherpressures;identifyandremovebarriers to quality; take time to do things right.

6.           Sensitivity:Workeffectivelywithandshowsensitivitytoculturaldifferencesandvarioussocio-economic backgrounds of others.

7.           Ethics:AdheretoandmodelprinciplesandvaluesofAgencyandSystemofCarebybeingstrength-based, solution-focused, maintains highest level of integrity and ethical standards and work collaboratively with employees, partners, stakeholders and clients in all interactions.

BusinessExperience:

1.           ValidDriver'sLicense-Essential:Avaliddriver'slicenseisrequiredinordertotransportsclients around the community; attend trainings and other activities throughout the County and State.

2.           Strong written and verbal communication skills: Strong communication skills are essential in order to clearly and concisely coach parents if needed during Family Time sessions. Strong written skills are requiredasobservationsofclientcontactswillbe documentedinSACWISsystemandemailsandother requests require a professional and courteous response.

3. Strong compluter skills

4. Ability to set and adjust priorities

5. Ability to be flexible with changing demands and priorities

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EducationalandExperienceRequirements:

1.       BA/BS–bachelor’sdegreerequiredinasocialworkorrelatedareaofstudyfromanaccreditedcollege or university required. (Related degrees are Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Counselling, Special Education, Education, Human Development, Child Development, Family Development, Marriage and Family Therapy)

2.       Twoyears’experienceworkingwithatriskchildrenandfamiliespreferred

3.       ChildWelfareCaseManagementCertification(Preferred)

Physical Requirements:

1.           Reading

2.           Writing

3.           Listening

4.           Speaking

5.           Lifting25pounds

6.           Sitting

7.           Carrying25pounds

8.           Pulling25 pounds

9.           Pushing25pounds

10.       Typing

Family Partnerships of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. These employers also maintain Drug-Free Workplaces. Requests for Auxiliary Aids for Hearing Impaired or Limited English Proficiency Candidates may be made with a minimum of five (5) days notice to C. Hernandez at (321) 752-4650.