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Family Specialist Part Time (1034)

Lutheran Services Florida

#Case Management #Outreach #Family Support #Client Confidentiality #Social Services #Community Resources #Protective Factors Framework #Referral Consents #Strength-Based Programming

Quick overview

The Family Specialist provides orientation and direct assistance to families with applications and referral consents. They are also responsible for implementing family support programming and coordinating center-driven events.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma is required, though an associate degree is preferred, along with at least two years of experience serving families. Candidates must be adaptable to irregular hours and demonstrate sensitivity to diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Job description

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is seeking a talented Family Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Purpose and Impact

The Family Specialist is responsible for providing Center orientation to new families and providing direct assistance to families that require additional support in completing applications or referral consents. The position will assist in the implementation and facilitation of family support programming and facilitating center-driven programming and events.

Essential Functions

Assist in development and implementation of family support programming
Provide Center orientation to new families
Provide direct assistance to families that require additional support in completing applications or referral consents
Refer and link families to appropriate programs and community resources as needed
Coordinate and facilitate Center-driven programming and events
Support partner agencies with program registration and follow-up
Support the efforts of all CBFRC staff
Document services, maintain records, complete reports, purchase supplies, input data into a data base system
Ensure Center is a safe warm welcoming environment for all
Maintain cooperative working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, families, partners and the community
Work to support Center and collaborative outcomes
Follow all CBFRC Policies and Procedures
Perform targeted outreach as needed
Perform daily operating procedures
Other duties as assigned

Other

Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Understand the value and foundation of the Protective Factors framework
Practice Family Support Principles
Cross trained to perform daily operating procedures
Participate in Center events and work to support contractual outcomes
Obtain training in the
Center data system: Attendance and Needs Tracking System and maintain member confidentiality
Bilingual employees may be needed to review and/or translate (verbal or written communications)
Attend mandatory trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Must have a high level of energy, positive attitude, adaptability to irregular hours.
Work flexible hours to include some evenings and Saturdays

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree preferred.

Experience

A minimum of two years’ experience in serving families.

Skills

The Family Specialist will be knowledgeable in community resources to provide assistance in implementing strength-based family programming and facilitating center-driven programming or events.

Principal Accountabilities

Reports to Center Manager
Team player with co-workers and administrators
Accurate complete and timely submission of required documents and reports
Liaison to community providers.
Adherence to agency policies and procedures.
Must maintain confidentiality of all client information.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. For more information on background screening requirements please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://info.flclearinghouse.com]