Family Support Worker Admin Support

Department/Program: Administration

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Direct Service Personnel

Job Summary:

The Family Support Worker (FSW) will focus solely on transportation for the youth in night-to-night placement in Circuit 6, including morning pick-ups and evening drop-offs. The FSW establishes and maintains an exemplary customer service standard in the delivery of services to children, families, community providers and other FSSSC staff.

Essential Job Duties:

• Coordinates and executes necessary transportation for children in an efficient and timely manner. 90%
• Participates in staff and other meetings as scheduled by immediate supervisor. 10%
• Other Duties As needed

Supervisory/Decision Making Authority:

This position does not require the customary supervision and management of 2 or more full-time employees.

Utilizes established corporate policies and procedures in making decisions.

Uses sound judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position.

Contribution and Impact:

This position will provide transportation and other support to the case management department.

Strategic Value:

This position supports the goal of ensure children and families receive services appropriate to their needs, and continuity of care focused on resolving or preventing the issues of child abuse or neglect.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required, with at least 2 years of college preferred.

Experience:

Prior successful work-related driving experience preferred. Proven safe driving record required. Familiarity with community services in the area. Prefer experience in child welfare or working with at-risk youth.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:

Valid drivers license. Driving records will be checked using Motor Vehicle Records from the department of Motor Vehicles.

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:

• Represent self and the organization in a professional manner
• Accept a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices
• Work independently with little direct supervision
• Think and write creatively, and communicate effectively through writing
• Assess a situation and make appropriate recommendations/decisions
• Maintain strong personal boundaries
• Solve problems and to think through critical, time-sensitive issues
• Establish and maintain relationships
• Work collaboratively with staff at all levels in the organization
• Follow through on commitments, projects, and responsibilities
• Drive both locally and throughout the state in relation to the duties of the position
• Maintain confidential information
• Work flexible hours

Skills:

• Strong Written and Verbal Communication
• Safe driving skills and practices
• Engagement, assessment, and de-escalating
• Strong follow-up and follow through
• Strong organizational and time management
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Patient and compassionate

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 companys 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.
• 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).

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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

• work-related driving: 1 year (Preferred)
• working with at-risk youth: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and a clean driving record? (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Largo, FL 33771