Family Support Worker

Working for Camelot is a unique experience where each employee is asked not only to shape the future of the children they serve, but also help shape the future of the company. We take pride in our organizational culture of allowing local programs and staff an appropriate amount of autonomy to design and deliver services that best meet their community's needs. Camelot is not a top heavy organization but instead we place our trust and confidence in local leadership with the corporate administration providing guidance, support and the necessary resources to provide high quality services.

Serves as a member of a Case Management team to provide support and assistance to children and families to aid in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in at-risk families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist Case Managers in maintaining records and program documentation for families receiving services.
• Assist families in efforts to receive training, education or social services such as housing, day care, employment and training, counseling, and/or medical treatment.
• Participate in staffings, court hearing and other team meetings related to the provision of services to children and families.
• Provide assistance in delivery of care management services, including assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, and advocacy, to assist children and families.
• Coordinate necessary transportation for families.
• Assist in supervising children in absence of parents or those awaiting placement.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely according to all applicable policies, contract terms, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor quality of care by contacting families by phone and conducting home visits.
• Provide families with education/information/training in order to enhance their awareness of child abuse and neglect, promote family stability and a healthy family system
• Assist Case Managers in referring children and families to appropriate community services and otherwise assure continuity of care for children and families.
• Treat all children and families with the utmost respect and common courtesy.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma and 2 years experience in providing social service, child development, family services or working in a childcare setting. An Associates or Bachelors Degree in Social Science or related field may substitute for the required experience.

We invest in you!

• Health Insurance Plan
• Dental Insurance Plan
• 401K Plan
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time benefits
• Tuition and CEU reimbursement
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental insurance packages including disability, life insurance, and other products

Camelot employees receive competitive salaries, performance-based pay in some positions, on-going training, CEU opportunities, as well as promotional opportunities throughout the company. Most importantly, joining Camelot provides an opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children in a supportive and friendly work environment.

Camelot Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

All positions require screening through the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Learn more at https://info.flclearinghouse.com.