Director of Family Preservation

Department/Program: Family Preservation

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Director of Family Preservation for Pasco and Pinellas Counties is responsible for:

• The oversight, program development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Family Preservation program. The ultimate goal of the program is to serve children and families in the community and avoid a familys entry in the dependency court system.
• The supervision of staff, monitoring of subcontractor services, contract compliance and evaluation.
• Management of services at all FSS locations, which may also include management of services provided at various sites within the community.
• Serve as the central point of contact regarding the program and its services to the community.
• Representing the Agency in the Community by participating in collaborative, interagency coalitions, and community organizations to address critical issues related to promoting safe and stable families.

Essential Duties.:

• Oversight of Family Preservation and Diversion programs and corresponding community contracts as applicable.
• Supervise grants and special projects.
• Attend all required case staffings, trainings, meeting, etc.
• Maintain Program Fidelity through case consultations, review policy and procedure, training needs, audits, and corrective action plans.
• Create and implement new programs to enhance and expand current services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Family Preservation Director will directly supervise the Assistant Family Preservation Director.

Two examples of the most common decisions made independently by this position on a regular basis without following prescribed procedures are as follows:

Assessment of gaps and barriers in cases and the Family Preservation Program as a whole and developing strategies to address those barriers.

Consultation and brainstorming ways to assist families to mitigate higher levels of intrusiveness.

Contribution and Impact:

The ultimate goal of the program is to serve children and families in the community and avoid a familys entry in the dependency court system.

Strategic Value:

This position is critical to the FSS goal of providing quality services to the community and our contracted Case Management Organizations.

Education: Bachelors Degree is required. Masters degree preferred. Current or previous Child Welfare Certification.

Experience:

At least seven (7) years of supervision and management experience of direct service personnel and community programs serving high risk children and families and/or child abuse prevention.

Experience in community-based services programs.

Familiarity with Pasco and Pinellas Counties, including Department of Health, Department of Children and Families, Pasco and Pinellas County respective Sheriffs offices and other community based service providers.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to:

• Work collaboratively with community members, peers and supervisors.
• Maintain high organizational, leadership and communication skills.
• Be detail-oriented.
• Utilize networking skills.
• Follow through on all assigned tasks.
• Communicate effectively with staff and clients.
• Write reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before small and large groups.
• Solve problems and deal with a variety of variables with minimum direction.
• Read and interpret documents such as contracts, manuals, journals, and financial reports.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Comprehend, collect and analyze data from FSFN database
• Maintain Confidentiality.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.

Knowledge of:

• Florida Statutes pertaining to Child Welfare.
• Family Dynamics.
• Best Practices as it relates to Family Preservation and Child Safety.
• Social Worker principles, techniques, and practices and their application to complex case work, group work, and community problems.
• Laws, regulations, and policies which govern all Child Welfare programs.
• Child Protection process and issues.

Other Requirements:

• Clear a Level II background screening.
• Clear a reference check (professional and personal)
• Clear a local background check from the county in which you reside.
• Clear a substance abuse screen.
• Provide a copy of all degrees prior to your first day of employment.
• Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check and must be insurable under the company’s automobile policy.
• Provide copy of automobile insurance.
• Provide proof of, and maintain a minimum personal auto liability insurance level $100,000/$300,000 if deemed to be a driving risk.
• Provide a copy of all certifications and degrees prior to your first day of employment.
• Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify).

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Valid drivers license.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Largo, FL 33771: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 7 years (Required)
• Pasco and Pinellas Community Services: 1 year (Required)
• Community based services programs: 1 year (Preferred)
• high risk children and families or abuse prevention: 7 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Welfare Certification (current or previous) (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Largo, FL 33771