Family Specialist jobs at Lutheran Services Florida

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is looking for a talented SNAP Case Manager who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. Purpose and Impact: The SNAP Case Manager is responsible for the day-to-day case management and system navigation of SNAP . Essential Functions: Completes staff training as required by SNAP and agency; Completes intake assessments for SNAP including all required pre and post assessments. Responsible for the day-to-day case management and system navigation of SNAP Follows up on incoming referrals and schedules clients for intakes appointments. Monitors youth and family's progress through weekly compliance calls; Facilitates SNAP curriculum within the fidelity of the model; Liaises with relevant community outreach responsibilities including, but not limited to community relations with: agencies including schools, community-based agencies, local DCF and DJJ community partners, state attorneys' offices, and Police Departments to enhance outreach; Completes data reporting requirements for intake assessments and ongoing weekly data reporting requirements to all relevant systems in a timely manner (examples include: NETMIS, JJIS, Dropbox, and ASEBA, etc.) Ensures weekly materials are prepared and ready for SNAP groups including handouts, manuals, and all other required items; Supports the SNAP Coordinator with organization of food arrangements as needed; Participates in pre-briefing and de-briefing meetings weekly with other SNAP Team members; Participates in weekly consultation calls with the Florida Network; Willingness to work nontraditional business hours including evenings when Groups are scheduled. Prepares technology that is required for weekly group delivery; Utilize a strength-based perspective to help youth and families strengthen and manage the quality of their lives by engaging the family, advocating on their behalf, initiating change agent activities, helping them access supports in the community, teaching problem solving skills, modeling productive behaviors, and assisting in the successful completion of youth and family developmental milestones; Works under the supervision of the SNAP Coordinator and participates in staff meetings as requested. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, typically in an office or remote work environment. Frequent use of computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment. Must be able to lift and carry files, documents, or supplies up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel occasionally for home visits, community outreach, or training (as required). Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to perform detailed work, including reading fine print and hearing conversations in person or over the phone. Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and handle paperwork. May require walking, climbing stairs, or navigating facilities during site visits or client interactions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education: A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field. Experience: 1-3 years' experience with structured groups and parent education groups is required; community/agency liaison experience is desired. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Communications Skills: Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) are essential. A solid knowledge of the rules of grammar and punctuation are required. Computer Skills: Basic computer skills that allow for creating Word and Excel documents are required. The ability to upload videos to Dropbox and use Video Conferencing Programs like Zoom is required. Analytic Ability: Must have knowledge of methods of compiling. Must have knowledge of problem solving techniques. Interpersonal Skills: Must display professionalism in the day-to-day operations of the office, which includes response to feedback, direction, suggestions, accepting responsibility, working as a team player, volunteering when needed, reporting whereabouts, promoting a cohesive working environment. Must also display professionalism in communications and on-going working relationship with outside agencies and organizations. Ability to service all circuit 20. Other: Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Adherence to Florida Law including but not limited to statute FS 744 and Chapter 39. Principal Accountabilities: Reports to SNAP Site Coordinator Must work well independently, as well as get along well with all other staff and outside contacts. Accurate, complete and timely submission of all required reports, both internal and external. Professionalism in all LSF matters 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is looking for talented Child Welfare Case Managers who want to make an impact in the lives of others. The schedule for this role is flexible, Monday through Friday and on call! Purpose & Impact: The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to provide full wrap around case management services to LSF clients and families while establishing a relationship with them and living the agency's core values. Essential Functions: Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing. Negotiate and develop a case plan based on identified strengths and needs of the family, the circumstances bringing the family into care, recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant data. This plan is to be created in collaboration with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents and other pertinent parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the child. Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days. At least one visit each quarter is to be unannounced. Accurately document all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours. Maintain the physical case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with the standardized case file format. Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN. Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary. Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffing as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets. Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary. Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk. Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary and thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members. Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements. Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and educational background information about the child or children to prospective caregivers as needed. Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and appropriate. Personal vehicle utilized to transport children as needed. Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required. Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the supervisor. Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled. Works cooperatively with Program Directors, with other Case Managers, with placement staff, with Protective Investigators, with Child Welfare Legal staff and with agency support staff. Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours, court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames and court appearances are attended as necessary. Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans. Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines. All duties are performed in accordance with the following standards: Courtesy: Treat clients, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image. Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work. Teamwork: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization. Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area. Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses such as the PDC Assessment and successfully passes the PDC examination, Pre-service Training. MAPP Training, In-service, etc., within the probationary period and as scheduled thereafter. The successful completion of the Field-Based Performance Assessment is an essential performance standard required for continued employment in the class of Case Manager. Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules. Qualifications Physical Requirements: Valid Florida Driver's License and Insurance Ability to travel locally, and out of the area, in the execution of professional duties, trainings and/or conferences. Ability to operate a computer, sit for long periods of time, and develop coherent written correspondence and progress notes. Ability to adapt to irregular hours, perform some light lifting, and be flexible to rotate on call, as needed. Certified First Aid/CPR, and crisis intervention. Education/Experience Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or become certified within one year. Must possess a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred. Skills/Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel. Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position. To fully understand case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, other mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety; as well as their responsibility to make trauma sensitive transitions when it is determined that a caretaker lacks the needed level of responsibility to care for their children. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

#nowhiring Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF Manatee County CMO is looking for a talented Child Welfare CaseManager who wants to make an impact in the lives of children and families. Candidates residing in the State of Florida are preferred. Training locations will be in Tampa, Pinellas, or Fort Myers with paid mileage for both locations. Purpose & Impact: The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager, in partnership with various individuals and groups within the child welfare system and community, is to ensure and promote the social, physical, psychological and emotional well-being and safety of the children and families they serve. The Case Manager maintains case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety. The Case Manager manages cases toward goals recorded in case plans while adhering to Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court. The Case Manager reports to the Case Management Supervisor. Essential Functions: Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing. Negotiate and develop a case plan based on identified strengths and needs of the family, the circumstances bringing the family into care, recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant data. This plan is to be created in collaboration with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents and other pertinent parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the child. Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days. At least one visit each quarter is to be unannounced. Accurately document all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours. Maintain the physical case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with the standardized case file format. Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department, and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN. Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary. Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffings as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets. Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary. Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk. Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary and thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members. Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements. Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and educational background information about the child or children to prospective care-givers as needed. Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and appropriate. Transport children as needed. Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the supervisor. Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled. Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines. All duties are performed in accordance with the following standards: Courtesy: Treat clients, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image. Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work. Team Work: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization. Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area. Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses such as the PDC Assessment and successfully passes the PDC examination, Pre-service Training. MAPP Training, In-service, etc., within the probationary period and as scheduled thereafter. The successful completion of the Field-Based Performance Assessment is an essential performance standard required for continued employment in the class of Case Manager. Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules. On-Call: Perform on-call responsibilities as assigned. Carry an active cell-phone at all times during regularly scheduled work hours and during on call hours. Immediately respond to all calls. Other Functions: Perform other related duties and special assignments as required. Physical Requirements: Must have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, be flexible to rotate on-call as needed, be able to travel as needed. Valid driver's license and appropriate auto liability insurance required. Requires extensive driving and unexpected travel. Requires extended hours, works nights and weekends. Education: Must possess a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred. Experience: Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or certified within one year. Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel. Ability to type 45 words per minute. Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position. To fully understand case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, other mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety; as well as their responsibility to make trauma sensitive transitions when it is determined that a caretaker lacks the needed level of responsibility to care for their children. Other: Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Principal Accountabilities: Reports directly to and follows directives of Case Management Supervisor. Works cooperatively with Program Directors, with other Case Managers, with placement staff, with Protective Investigators, with Child Welfare Legal staff and with agency support staff. Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours, court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames and court appearances are attended as necessary. Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans. 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong and communities are vibrant. LSF is looking for a talented Case Manager Intensive who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. Purpose & Impact: The Case Manager Intensive seeks to provide trauma-informed intensive case management and supportive services to vulnerable clients in order to assist them reaching their goals. Essential Functions: Conduct weekly in person trauma support for clients, focused on crisis intervention, safety planning and family preservation. Provide client centered ongoing intensive case management for especially vulnerable clients with special circumstances (medically or psychologically vulnerable clients, family conflict or crisis, education-related issues) Conduct comprehensive intakes for all participants determined eligible for the program Develop goal-oriented, client-centered self-sufficiency plans with each enrolled program participant, addressing their long- and short-term needs and goals. Maintain regular and timely communication with supervisor around any issues concerning the client's safety, stability, or well-being. Submit detailed and thorough documentation in compliance with LSF policies and procedures Utilize trauma focused interventions as a framework for intensive case management support and social work best practices for ongoing services. Provide extended/enhanced cultural orientation workshops to program participants as needed Guide program participants through referrals, providing follow up, check-ins and assistance, ensuring all services are linguistically and culturally appropriate. Screen for direct participant financial assistance eligibility in accordance with LIRS basic needs direct assistance practice, facilitate disbursement and conduct all necessary follow-up and associated financial reporting. Collaborate closely with other LSF case managers to facilitate client enrollment of referred participants and coordinate services to dual-enrolled participants. Provide ongoing guidance to and communication with volunteers matched with clients for English tutoring, career mentorship and more, as needed. Participate in community coordination, capacity building and partnership development activities in the service area. Maintain comprehensive case files for each enrolled participant, ensuring client confidentiality and protection of personally identifiable information. Acquire comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of programmatic requirements of Attend stakeholder meetings and trainings centered on trauma-informed intensive case management, specific vulnerability support, community-based mental health support, economic self-sufficiency and more. Trains, supervises, and supports Program Interns and Participate in ongoing supervision Prepares Program reports as required Performs other related duties as assigned Other Functions: May enter all financial transactions of the client's funds into the system as well as accounting per procedures in a timely manner May create and document check request vouchers for all clients per scheduled if necessary Must possess a clean/valid Florida Driver License, reliable transportation and proof of insurance (transcript of driving record will be requested from the Department of Motor Vehicle at the time of hire). Completes inventory control data entry form from DPVs, enters information in the database, and tags all the equipment and furniture regularly. Provides indirect supervision of Resettlement Program staff Assists manager with RFP and other projects Assists Manager in enforcement and attaining program goals Provides training to program staff if necessary Physical Requirements: Able to travel to other counties. Able to sit and stand for long periods time. Able to utilize office equipment. Able to work in fast paced environment. Education: Bachelor's degree required. Preference for degree in a Social Work or behavioral/human services field. Experience: Two years of experience providing case management and/or social services preferred Case management experience is strongly preferred 3-year experience working with refugee or immigrants preferred Cross-cultural or international experience preferred Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect families to community Excellent verbal and written communication skills Critical assessment and analysis skills Ability to work and deal a diverse group of Must be able to keep confidential Bilingual required Other: Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Principal Accountabilities: Reports to Manager Must be a team player with monitors as well as other clerical Accurate, complete and timely submission of required reports and documentation to LIRS & Effective working relationship with clients (providers). Adherence to LSF policies and procedures 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is looking for talented Case Manager who want to make an impact in the lives of others. The Case Manager possess social service and engagement skills and an ability to promote a culturally sensitive, performance-driven culture to meet child welfare programmatic goals. Essential Functions: Supports the case management supervisor in promoting efforts to achieve team and performance goals Maintains a caseload of children and families and ensures dependency milestones are achieved timely and with a high degree of quality. Accepts cases assigned by unit supervisor and assesses the safety of children in their primary residence within two working days of case transfer staffing and with identified parents. Completes a Family Assessment within 15 working days of case transfer staffing. Negotiate and develop a case plan through Family Team Conferencing based on identified strengths and needs of the family, the circumstances bringing the family into care, recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant data. This plan is to be created in collaboration with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents and other pertinent parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the child. Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days. At least one visit each quarter is to be unannounced. Accurately documents all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours. Maintain the physical case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with the standardized case file format. Submits service requests to the lead agency and provides clients with timely referrals to services. Develops and maintains knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintains regular contact with service providers and documents service progress in FSFN. Complete and submit court documentation within required time frames. Prepares for, attends, and participates in all court activities as necessary. Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffings as necessary. Completes and presents at all required staffings. Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary. Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk. Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary and thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members. Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements. Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and educational background information about the child or children to prospective care-givers as needed. Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and appropriate. Transport and supervise children as needed. Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the supervisor. Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled. Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines. All duties are performed in accordance with the following standards: Courtesy: Treat customers, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image. Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work. Team Work: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization. Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area. Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses; obtain and maintain child welfare certification through Florida Certification Board. Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules. On-Call: Perform on-call responsibilities as assigned. Carry an active cell-phone at all times during regularly scheduled work hours and during on call hours. Immediately respond to all calls. Other Functions: Perform other related duties and special assignments as required. Physical Requirements: Must have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, be flexible to rotate on-call as needed, be able to travel as needed. Valid driver's license and appropriate auto liability insurance required. Education: Must possess a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred. Experience: Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and achieve child welfare certification within one year of hire. Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Possess leadership skills to help drive team goals Ability to remain professional and composed in a fast-paced, high stress work environment Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel. Ability to type 45 words per minute. Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position. To fully understand case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, other mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety; as well as their responsibility to make trauma sensitive transitions when it is determined that a caretaker lacks the needed level of responsibility to care for their children. Other: Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Principal Accountabilities: Reports directly to and follows directives of Case Management Supervisor. Works cooperatively with Program Director, other Case Managers and Supervisors, placement staff, Protective Investigators, Child Welfare Legal staff and agency support staff. Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours, court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames and court appearances are attended as necessary. Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans. 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is seeking a talented Youth Care Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. The schedule for this role is (3rd shift 11pm-7am) Purpose & Impact: This is a direct service delivery position. The Youth Care Specialist supervises youth ages 10-17, provides quality care, ensures a safe and secure environment and transports and accompanies residents with outside activities. As the Youth Care Specialist, you will be that role model and encourage each resident to pursue educational growth as well as everyday life skills. Essential Functions: Provide supportive environment for youth and offer supervision for resident youth during activities. Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and offers safety, consistent care supervision, and overall support to residents. Provide daily security and up-keep of facility. Participate in the implementation and monitoring of client case plans. Logs and tracks daily youth activity. Assign and supervise chores. Prepare meals as needed. Screen clients, conduct initial intakes, and administer client satisfaction surveys when directed. Complete required initial paperwork for clients. Oversee shelter clients self-administering all medication. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience working with youth and at-risk populations in an organized/structured setting preferred. Physical Requirements: Ability and flexibility to work extended hours and be flexible with scheduling. Valid state driver's license and proof of auto insurance. Skills/Abilities: Dependability, discretion, and good judgement are essential. Ability to establish effective relationships with clients, co-workers and the general public. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Team player with co-workers and administrators 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is looking for a talented Behavior Support Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm! Purpose & Impact: The purpose of the Behavior Support Specialist is to perform professional work in behavior management of pre-school children, training and coaching for staff and parents, case management including referral for psycho-educational and mental health services. Responsible for developing, modeling interventions, and monitoring the child's progress and linking parents/families to mental health and/or psycho-educational services. Successful experience working with pre-school age children with behavioral concerns. The work involves linking parents/families to community services, providing support, making referrals and following up on referrals, designing and implementing classroom behavior support plans, providing mental health and behavioral management education to parents and staff, planning and consulting with the contracted mental health professionals. This work is performed under the supervision of the Licensed Mental Health Counselor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and evaluations of program effectiveness. Participates in the HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts. Essential Functions: Provides parents support to access necessary resources and conducts in-home follow-up, monitoring and training to assure consistency between parents and teachers as needed Teaches effective parenting skills. Participates in the multi-disciplinary case management team meetings, individual and staff conferences, health services advisory meetings, team meetings and other appropriate meetings, as necessary. Performs case management services when appropriate through referrals to mental health service providers, psycho-educational services and other appropriate community agencies and resources. Assists the teacher with understanding and implementing the Behavior Support Plan. Conducts appropriate individual observations and assessments of enrolled children as necessary. Conducts classroom level observations at least twice per year (Fall and Spring). Analyze observation data to monitor improvement in social-emotional learning and behavior management, and plan effective respond to improve child and family outcomes. Provides coaching support to teachers in implementing the Trust-Based Relational Intervention Model (TBRI) with fidelity. Performs crisis intervention activities when necessary. Reviews and supports Behavior Support Plans written for children with behavior concerns by the Mental Health Counselor or contracted Mental Health Provider. Assist Licensed Mental Health Counselor with behavior management training and on-site technical assistance to the centers. Assists with processing internal referrals to Licensed Mental Health Counselor and /or contracted Mental Health Provider. Assists with monitoring services facilitated by the Mental Health Counselor and/or contracted Mental Health Provider. Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by immediate supervisor and the Executive Director Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities. Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Health and Safety: LSF is committed to providing a safe work environment while also focusing on staff wellness. An essential part of all employees' job is the development of safe working practices and adherence to safety rules, including: Following safety warnings and directions at all times. Using personal safety devices or PPE when required. Reporting any unsafe conditions to their supervisor. Following process for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect. Ensure active supervision of assigned children. Following procedures when pulling out children for behavior intervention services or therapy. Reporting unsupervised children, after ensuring child's safety. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift at least 45 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Education: Bachelor's degree in educational psychology, mental health counseling, special education, social work, or other related human services degree. Master's degree preferred. Must be willing to complete Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner and Play Therapy certification training within two years of hire. Cost of these training will be covered by the agency with understanding that employee must remain in the position at least two years after completion of training. Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in mental health services for children; or working with pre-school age children with mental or behavioral disabilities; or experience implementing Behavior Support Plans for pre-school children; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area. Also required: Certification in First Aid and CPR within six months of the date assigned to this position; and successful completion of a Level II background screening, local criminal record check and drug screening prior to hiring. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of behavior management techniques for the classroom. Knowledge of child developmental stages. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. with diverse parents, staff and community residents. Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of mental health and psycho-educational services. Understanding of low-income families, cultural differences and group dynamics. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff, mental health providers and community agencies. Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail are required and the candidate must be able to meet designated deadlines. 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is looking for a talented Early Childhood Service Coordinator (Case Manager) who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. The schedule for this role requires Monday-Saturday availability. Specific hours will vary. Purpose & Impact: The Early Childhood Service Coordinator (Case Manager) will provide case management services for at least 30 open cases at any given time with families who have children ages birth to 6. Maintain case ownership responsibility for coordinating services and supports identified for each child and family member to include health, wellness and/or safety. This individual shall manage the support plan, as required, and continuously monitor and assess the family's condition and dynamics to make necessary assessment and coordinate support. Essential Functions: Responsible for planning early childhood events at each Center to engage families and refer to St. Joseph's Hospital for developmental screenings. Conduct home visits to meet the needs of the family and ensure successful enrollment in key services. Work with parents/caregivers to develop individualized family support plan. Provide families with timely referrals to services. Partner with families to build strong parent-child relationships and strengthen their support networks with other parents and community members. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress. Provides community education through public presentations. Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Work collaboratively with volunteers and community resources. Knowledgeable of Hillsborough County child serving systems and community resources. Knowledge of Children's Board policies. Accurately document all case activities and maintain the case file in accordance with the standardized case file format. Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with local programs and offer parents/caregivers information and materials regarding community programs. Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by supervisor. Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines. Work flexible hours to include some evenings and Saturdays. 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. Must be trained 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, adaptability to irregular hours, able to travel within Hillsborough County as needed. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education or related field required. Experience: Must have experience in primary responsibility to provide case management for at least 30 open cases at any given time with families who children ages birth to 6. Bilingual English/Spanish is required. Skills: The coordinator will possess a strong knowledge base and establish relationships with community resources to successfully link families with needs identified in their family support plan. Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned. Principal Accountabilities: Reports to Service Coordinator Supervisor. 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is looking for talented Child Welfare Case Managers who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. Purpose & Impact: The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to provide full wrap around case management services to LSF clients and families while establishing a relationship with them and living the agency's core values. Essential Functions: Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing. Negotiate and develop a case plan based on identified strengths and needs of the family, the circumstances bringing the family into care, recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant data. This plan will be created with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents, and other pertinent parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the child. Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days (about 3 and a half weeks). At least one visits each quarter is to be unannounced. Accurately document all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours (about 2 days). Maintain the physical case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with the standardized case file format. Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN (Florida Safe Families Network). Complete and submit court documentation within the required time frame. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities, as necessary. Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffings as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets. Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans, as necessary. Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk. Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary and thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members. Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements. Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral, and educational background information about the child or children to prospective caregivers as needed. Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and appropriate. Transport children as needed. Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required Attending all appointments, staff meetings, training courses, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary, and as required by the supervisor. Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled. Organize, prioritize, and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines. All duties are performed in accordance with the following standards: Courtesy: Treat clients, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image. Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events, and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work. Teamwork: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization. Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area. Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses such as the PDC Assessment and successfully pass the PDC examination, Pre-service Training. MAPP Training, In-service, etc., within the probationary period and as scheduled thereafter. The successful completion of the Field-Based Performance Assessment is an essential performance standard required for continued employment in the class of Case Manager. Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules. On-Call: Perform on-call responsibilities as assigned. Carry an active cellphone during regularly scheduled work hours and on-call hours. Immediately respond to all calls. Other Functions: Perform other related duties and special assignments as required. Physical Requirements: Must have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, be flexible to rotate on-call as needed, be able to travel as needed. Valid driver's license and appropriate auto liability insurance required. Requires extensive driving and unexpected travel. Requires extended hours, work nights and weekends. Education: Must possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred. Experience: Must have at least one year of relevant experience and be certified within one year. Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel. Ability to type 45 words per minute. Ability to drive locally and throughout the state in connection with this position's duties. To fully understand case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, other mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety; as well as their responsibility to make trauma sensitive transitions when it is determined that a caretaker lacks the needed level of responsibility to care for their children. Other: Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Principal Accountabilities: Reports directly to and follows directives of Case Management Supervisor. Works cooperatively with Program Directors, with other Case Managers, with placement staff, with Protective Investigators, with Child Welfare Legal staff and with agency support staff. Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours (about 2 days), court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames and court appearances are attended, as necessary. Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies, and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans. 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is looking for talented Child Welfare Case Managers who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. Purpose & Impact: The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to provide full wrap around case management services to LSF clients and families while establishing a relationship with them and living the agency's core values. Essential Functions: Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing. Negotiate and develop a case plan based on identified strengths and needs of the family, the circumstances bringing the family into care, recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant data. This plan is to be created in collaboration with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents and other pertinent parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the child. Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days. At least one visit each quarter is to be unannounced. Accurately document all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours. Maintain the physical case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with the standardized case file format. Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN. Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary. Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffing as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets. Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary. Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk. Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary and thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members. Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements. Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and educational background information about the child or children to prospective caregivers as needed. Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and appropriate. Transport children as needed. Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required. Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the supervisor. Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled. Works cooperatively with Program Directors, with other Case Managers, with placement staff, with Protective Investigators, with Child Welfare Legal staff and with agency support staff. Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours, court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames and court appearances are attended as necessary. Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans. Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines. All duties are performed in accordance with the following standards: Courtesy: Treat clients, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image. Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work. Teamwork: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization. Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area. Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses such as the PDC Assessment and successfully passes the PDC examination, Pre-service Training. MAPP Training, In-service, etc., within the probationary period and as scheduled thereafter. The successful completion of the Field-Based Performance Assessment is an essential performance standard required for continued employment in the class of Case Manager. Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules. Qualifications Physical Requirements: Valid Florida Driver's License and Insurance Ability to travel locally, and out of the area, in the execution of professional duties, trainings and/or conferences. Ability to operate a computer, sit for long periods of time, and develop coherent written correspondence and progress notes. Ability to adapt to irregular hours, perform some light lifting, and be flexible to rotate on call, as needed. Certified First Aid/CPR, and crisis intervention. Education/Experience Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or become certified within one year. Must possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred. Skills/Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel. Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position. To fully understand case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, other mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety; as well as their responsibility to make trauma sensitive transitions when it is determined that a caretaker lacks the needed level of responsibility to care for their children. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

#nowhiring Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is looking for talented Child Welfare Case Managers who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. Purpose & Impact: The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to provide full wrap around case management services to LSF clients and families while establishing a relationship with them and living the agency's core values. Essential Functions: Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing. Negotiate and develop a case plan based on identified strengths and needs of the family, the circumstances bringing the family into care, recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant data. This plan is to be created in collaboration with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents and other pertinent parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the child. Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days. At least one visit each quarter is to be unannounced. Accurately document all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours. Maintain the physical case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with the standardized case file format. Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN. Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary. Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffing as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets. Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary. Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk. Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary and thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members. Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements. Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and educational background information about the child or children to prospective caregivers as needed. Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and appropriate. Transport children as needed. Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required. Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the supervisor. Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled. Works cooperatively with Program Directors, with other Case Managers, with placement staff, with Protective Investigators, with Child Welfare Legal staff and with agency support staff. Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours, court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames and court appearances are attended as necessary. Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans. Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines. All duties are performed in accordance with the following standards: Courtesy: Treat clients, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image. Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work. Teamwork: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization. Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area. Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses such as the PDC Assessment and successfully passes the PDC examination, Pre-service Training. MAPP Training, In-service, etc., within the probationary period and as scheduled thereafter. The successful completion of the Field-Based Performance Assessment is an essential performance standard required for continued employment in the class of Case Manager. Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules. Qualifications Physical Requirements: Valid Florida Driver's License and Insurance Ability to travel locally, and out of the area, in the execution of professional duties, trainings and/or conferences. Ability to operate a computer, sit for long periods of time, and develop coherent written correspondence and progress notes. Ability to adapt to irregular hours, perform some light lifting, and be flexible to rotate on call, as needed. Certified First Aid/CPR, and crisis intervention. Education/Experience Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or become certified within one year. Must possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred. Skills/Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel. Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position. To fully understand case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, other mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety; as well as their responsibility to make trauma sensitive transitions when it is determined that a caretaker lacks the needed level of responsibility to care for their children. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF Manatee County CMO is looking for a talented Child Welfare Case Manager who wants to make an impact in the lives of children and families. Candidates residing in the State of Florida are preferred. Training locations will be in Tampa, Pinellas, or Fort Myers with paid mileage for both locations. Purpose & Impact: The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager, in partnership with various individuals and groups within the child welfare system and community, is to ensure and promote the social, physical, psychological and emotional well-being and safety of the children and families they serve. The Case Manager maintains case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety. The Case Manager manages cases toward goals recorded in case plans while adhering to Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court. The Case Manager reports to the Case Management Supervisor. Essential Functions: Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing. Negotiate and develop a case plan based on identified strengths and needs of the family, the circumstances bringing the family into care, recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant data. This plan is to be created in collaboration with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents and other pertinent parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the child. Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days. At least one visit each quarter is to be unannounced. Accurately document all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours. Maintain the physical case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with the standardized case file format. Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department, and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN. Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary. Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffings as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets. Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary. Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk. Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary and thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members. Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements. Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and educational background information about the child or children to prospective care-givers as needed. Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and appropriate. Transport children as needed. Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the supervisor. Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled. Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines. All duties are performed in accordance with the following standards: Courtesy: Treat clients, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image. Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work. Team Work: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization. Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area. Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses such as the PDC Assessment and successfully passes the PDC examination, Pre-service Training. MAPP Training, In-service, etc., within the probationary period and as scheduled thereafter. The successful completion of the Field-Based Performance Assessment is an essential performance standard required for continued employment in the class of Case Manager. Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules. On-Call: Perform on-call responsibilities as assigned. Carry an active cell-phone at all times during regularly scheduled work hours and during on call hours. Immediately respond to all calls. Other Functions: Perform other related duties and special assignments as required. Physical Requirements: Must have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, be flexible to rotate on-call as needed, be able to travel as needed. Valid driver's license and appropriate auto liability insurance required. Requires extensive driving and unexpected travel. Requires extended hours, works nights and weekends. Education: Must possess a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred. Experience: Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or certified within one year. Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel. Ability to type 45 words per minute. Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position. To fully understand case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, other mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety; as well as their responsibility to make trauma sensitive transitions when it is determined that a caretaker lacks the needed level of responsibility to care for their children. Other: Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Principal Accountabilities: Reports directly to and follows directives of Case Management Supervisor. Works cooperatively with Program Directors, with other Case Managers, with placement staff, with Protective Investigators, with Child Welfare Legal staff and with agency support staff. Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours, court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames and court appearances are attended as necessary. Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans. 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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 & Impact: The Family support staff 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 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is looking for a talented Family Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. Purpose & 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 Family Specialist 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 English/Spanish is required 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 With 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. Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is looking for a talented Family & Community Engagement Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday. An 8 hour shift will be assigned within the hours of 7:30 - 5:30! The ideal candidate will be fluent in English to Spanish and or other languages present in the local area! Purpose and Impact: Primary responsibility is performing duties that requires advanced knowledge in the field of social services and using such knowledge and prior work experience to exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the most appropriate services and support to children and families in the Head Start/Early Head Start program; 1) Conduct eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance, 2) Facilitate in parent engagement, 3) Provide high- quality health, mental health, nutrition support and resource linkage, 4) Build partnerships with families to assist them in identifying their own goals, strengths, needed services and support system, 5) Assists with developing and implementing family partnership agreements that outline families strategies and timetable for achieving their own goals, and 6) Responsible for the management and recordkeeping of the family comprehensive file etc. Essential Functions: Social Services Initiate collaborative partnerships with parents to establish mutual trust and respect. In collaboration with each family assess their need for social services; develop an individualized plan that responds to the family's need; deliver and/or coordinate the delivery of needed social services to each family through referral or providing director services; review and update as necessary. Conducts and documents follow-up on all referrals. Establish Family Partnership Agreements (FPA) with families and identifies family's strengths, needs and interests to help parents develop and achieve goals within 45 days of enrollment. Facilitate follow-up on Family Partnership Agreement (FPA) goals with families within 90 days and on-going at a minimum of 90 days or more frequently if necessary. Provide comprehensive community resource information to families, individualizing to respond to the family's needs and concerns to the maximum extent possible. Refer families to community agencies/programs; assess accessibility, relevance and usefulness of assistance received. Assist with the establishment and maintenance of ongoing collaborative relationships with community organizations responsive to the concerns of the families of children birth through age 5, pregnant women and their families; participate in community awareness events. Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect following program procedures and Florida law. Serves on a community board located in the area of assigned Head Start/Early Head Start site. Develops a working knowledge of community resources, and visits, at least annually, with major agencies for service delivery updates and community resource guide updates. Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance (ERSEA) Implement, document and report on the recruitment, selection and enrollment of potentially eligible children birth through age 5, pregnant women and their families in collaboration with Health and Family Community Engagement Manager. Recruits prospective families and complete the enrollment process. Maintain funded enrollment and fill Head Start/Early Head Start vacancies within 30 days. Accurately verify and determine eligibility for Head Start/Early Head Start enrollment. Monitor attendance and maintain an average daily attendance above 85%. Follow up with any families experiencing participation or attendance problems. Parent Engagement Coordinate and implement monthly parent committee meeting at your assigned center site(s). Maintain accurate records and documentation (e.g. meeting minutes, agenda, training, sign-in sheet, and PC members' eligibility paperwork). Ensure the elected Policy Council representative and/or alternate for assign center site(s) are in attendance for the Program's Policy Council monthly meeting Coordinate monthly parent engagement activites through the A Man Everybody Needs (AMEN) and Ladies of Victory and Empowerment (LOVE) support groups. Implement a comprehensive, individualized and developmental parent engagement and education program responsive to parent needs, concerns and requests that supports parents in their role as the primary influence in their children's lives. Ensure comprehensive, timely two-way communication between parents, Head Start staff, and as appropriate, community individuals and organizations. Encourage parent volunteerism throughout the program. Provide parents regular opportunities to work together and with other community members on activities they helped develop and in which they expressed an interest. Encourage parents to take an active role in making community services more responsive to their goals and needs. Promote full child/family participation in program activities and assist with monitoring and resolution of any problems. Assist parents, including pregnant women, with the transition process into Head Start from Early Head Start or other settings, and from Head Start to kindergarten. Health Assists with the completion of the child health screening, other required screenings and assessments and is familiar with referral requirements. Promote child and family wellness and the establishment of a medical and dental “home” for each HS infant, toddler and preschool child and each pregnant woman; Provide physical/dental/mental health and nutrition education activities that are responsive to the ongoing and expressed needs of parents as individuals and in the parent committee meetings. Provides health, safety and family literacy activities to parents, as appropriate. Assist and support families with engaging and completing the appropriate disability paperwork for their child requiring services. Recordkeeping Ensures an appropriate written transition plan is prepared for all Early Head Start children, six months prior to their third birthday. Documents all efforts to assist families, tracks family partnership efforts and outcomes, records, monitors and follows up on referrals, and submits reports as required. Collect child and family data and enter into ChildPlus; monitor; update; prepare data reports for program use and complete all Program Information Report (PIR) indicators within ChildPlus. Maintain accurate, objective, timely and confidential records documenting all child, family, staff and agency contacts; disseminate appropriately; and document recruitment and enrollment activities. School Readiness Coordinate with center staff to integrate family partnership goals with classroom efforts and to ensure integrated child and family curriculum. While respecting family confidentiality, regularly share information with teachers to ensure coordinated services that meet the individual needs of children and families. Attend parent/teacher conferences as requested. Attend multi-team development meetings and staffings as requested. Ensure an appropriate written transition plan is prepared for all children, six months prior to their third birthday. Program Operations Participates in team management functions of planning, implementing and evaluating family and community engagement goals and objectives. Participates in in-service, workshops, conferences and college courses to enhance skills; and attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor Maintains strict confidentiality at all times with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures, including the ability to recognize situations in which confidentiality is required. Other related duties as assigned. Other Functions: Note: The duties above are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described above. Physical Requirements: Mobility: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time throughout the workday. Regular movement between classrooms, offices, and community locations is required. Lifting: Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds (e.g., program materials, boxes of supplies, or equipment). Visual and Auditory Acuity: Must have adequate vision and hearing (with or without corrective devices) to read documents, use a computer, conduct home visits, observe family and child interactions, and communicate effectively with families and staff. Manual Dexterity: Must be able to use hands and fingers to operate office equipment (such as a computer, phone, copier, etc.) and write or type efficiently. Communication: Must be able to speak clearly and hear adequately in order to interact with families, staff, and community members in person, over the phone, and in virtual meetings. Travel: Must be able to travel locally to perform home visits, attend community events, and engage with service partners; reliable transportation and a valid driver's license may be required. Work Environment Tolerance: Must be able to work in a variety of environments including homes, offices, classrooms, and community settings, which may not always be ADA-compliant. Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Education: Bachelor's Degree is required in Social Work or Human Services or related human services field. Experience: At least two years of experience working with children and families in a social services environment. Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred. Also required: Certification in First Aid and CPR within three months of the date assigned to this position; and successful completion of a Level II background screening and drug screening prior to hiring. Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area. Skills: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and human behavior. Knowledge of human development and health. Knowledge of social services and health services available in the area. Knowledge of computer data entry processes. Knowledge of family-centered practices. Ability to communicate ideas and instructions orally and in writing. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to speak before groups of individuals, such as Committees and Staff meetings. Ability to calculate amounts by adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and figuring percentages. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to make recommendations and develop implementation strategies. Basic computer skills. Other: Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Principal Accountabilities: Team player with co-workers and central service office staff. Cost effective program operations. Adherence to agency policies, procedures and performance standards. Effective customer service and group leadership. 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description: JOB TITLE Travel Chaperone 3rd Shift PROGRAM Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter REPORTS TO Program Director SALARY $22.15 LOCATION Tampa, FL JOB TYPE Full-Time WORK SCHEDULE Five Days per week, 40 Hours per week, 12 Months per year General Description The Youth Care Worker Travel Chaperone is responsible for the meaningful engagement of unaccompanied children (UC's), with the aim of meeting their developmental, cultural, and care needs by ensuring their day-to-day care, actively participating in program activities, supporting the UC's case plan and developing their personal skills. The Youth Care Worker Chaperon is responsible for escorting and transferring physical custody of Unaccompanied Children (UC) from the assigned emergency shelter to another Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) shelter or to a sponsor. The Youth Care Worker Chaperon is required to maintain a flexible, organized, and efficient work schedule and is subject to work extended hours, and weekends and be on-call. The ideal candidate can work independently and as a team player. Must be able to travel weekly for up to two overnight trips per week. The temporary assignment may last up to a three-month period with limited scheduled days off. Travel expenses paid, plus competitive hourly wage. About You You should like working with children of all ages. Should be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You see this role as a way to help kids needing support. You should be motivated and compassionate. As a Youth Care Worker, you will be a positive role model for our program's participants, helping them make better choices and preparing them to effectively face life's challenges. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college (a high school diploma with two or more years of relevant experience may be substituted for an associate degree) Two years of documented experience in a field related to human services or a similar occupation Experience working with at-risk youth Basic computer skills Bilingual (English/Spanish) Clear criminal background check and drug screen Clear Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) or child protective services check Clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) What You'll Be Doing Transferring physical custody of Unaccompanied Children from the assigned emergency shelter to another ORR shelter or to a sponsor via ground or air transportation Provide direct supervision of Unaccompanied Children in transit, and always maintain line-of-sight supervision Maintain current training requirements in accordance with Urban Strategies/ORR policies and procedures for direct care standards Seek or coordinate medical care if the Unaccompanied Child(ren) becomes ill while in transit Provide meals or snacks to Unaccompanied Child(ren) while in transit Retain and transmit the Unaccompanied Child(ren)'s transport documents (copy of the DHS form I-862, Notice to Appear, and a copy of the approved identification of the sponsor picking up the child), personal property, and prescription medication Complete all required paperwork upon transfer of custody of the Unaccompanied Child(ren). Verify the identity of the sponsor prior to the sponsor taking physical custody of the Unaccompanied Child(ren). Able to drive either 12 to 15-passenger vehicles, mini-vans, or cars Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned Will be required to attend training for Defensive Driving, State-specific Food Handlers certification, First Aid/CPR, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) About Urban Strategies Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America. COMPANY CULTURE Our work is driven by our three core values: Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth. Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities. Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential. BENEFITS Remote work for eligible positions. Urban Strategies offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition to these benefits, we provide company-paid life and disability insurance. 401K matched contributions up to 4%. Employee Assistance Program. Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position. 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays. Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free. Positions that require laptops, the company provides one. Positions that require cellphone, company issues one. PERKS Meaningful employee engagement programs. Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners. OTHER Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks. Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections. To apply: Please visit ****************************** Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description: JOB TITLE Travel Chaperone 1st Shift PROGRAM Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter REPORTS TO Program Director SALARY $22.15 LOCATION Tampa, FL JOB TYPE Full-Time WORK SCHEDULE Five Days per week, 40 Hours per week, 12 Months per year General Description The Youth Care Worker Travel Chaperone is responsible for the meaningful engagement of unaccompanied children (UC's), with the aim of meeting their developmental, cultural, and care needs by ensuring their day-to-day care, actively participating in program activities, supporting the UC's case plan and developing their personal skills. The Youth Care Worker Chaperon is responsible for escorting and transferring physical custody of Unaccompanied Children (UC) from the assigned emergency shelter to another Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) shelter or to a sponsor. The Youth Care Worker Chaperon is required to maintain a flexible, organized, and efficient work schedule and is subject to work extended hours, and weekends and be on-call. The ideal candidate can work independently and as a team player. Must be able to travel weekly for up to two overnight trips per week. The temporary assignment may last up to a three-month period with limited scheduled days off. Travel expenses paid, plus competitive hourly wage. About You You should like working with children of all ages. Should be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You see this role as a way to help kids needing support. You should be motivated and compassionate. As a Youth Care Worker, you will be a positive role model for our program's participants, helping them make better choices and preparing them to effectively face life's challenges. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college (a high school diploma with two or more years of relevant experience may be substituted for an associate degree) Two years of documented experience in a field related to human services or a similar occupation Experience working with at-risk youth Basic computer skills Bilingual (English/Spanish) Clear criminal background check and drug screen Clear Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) or child protective services check Clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) What You'll Be Doing Transferring physical custody of Unaccompanied Children from the assigned emergency shelter to another ORR shelter or to a sponsor via ground or air transportation Provide direct supervision of Unaccompanied Children in transit, and always maintain line-of-sight supervision Maintain current training requirements in accordance with Urban Strategies/ORR policies and procedures for direct care standards Seek or coordinate medical care if the Unaccompanied Child(ren) becomes ill while in transit Provide meals or snacks to Unaccompanied Child(ren) while in transit Retain and transmit the Unaccompanied Child(ren)'s transport documents (copy of the DHS form I-862, Notice to Appear, and a copy of the approved identification of the sponsor picking up the child), personal property, and prescription medication Complete all required paperwork upon transfer of custody of the Unaccompanied Child(ren). Verify the identity of the sponsor prior to the sponsor taking physical custody of the Unaccompanied Child(ren). Able to drive either 12 to 15-passenger vehicles, mini-vans, or cars Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned Will be required to attend training for Defensive Driving, State-specific Food Handlers certification, First Aid/CPR, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) About Urban Strategies Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America. COMPANY CULTURE Our work is driven by our three core values: Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth. Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities. Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential. BENEFITS Remote work for eligible positions. Urban Strategies offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition to these benefits, we provide company-paid life and disability insurance. 401K matched contributions up to 4%. Employee Assistance Program. Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position. 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays. Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free. Positions that require laptops, the company provides one. Positions that require cellphone, company issues one. PERKS Meaningful employee engagement programs. Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners. OTHER Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks. Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections. To apply: Please visit ****************************** Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description: Youth Care Worker JOB TITLE Youth Care Worker 2nd Shift PROGRAM Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter REPORTS TO Center Director SALARY $21.06 LOCATION Tampa, Florida JOB TYPE Full-Time WORK SCHEDULE Up to 6 Days per Week Days per week, 40 Hours per week, 12 Months per year General Description The Youth Care Worker is responsible for the meaningful engagement of unaccompanied children (UC's), with the aim of meeting their developmental, cultural, and care needs by ensuring their day to daycare, actively participating in program activities, supporting the UC's case plan and developing their personal skills. About You The ideal candidate for our program is: A self-motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping infants, toddlers, and families grow in development and in education. You are a personable, energetic, and empathetic leader who can manage multiple staff, managers, and multiple projects in a prior project in a prioritized manner to meet our internal Urban Strategies goals of all current Head Start Performance Standards. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent; 12 months of experience working with young people; a driver's license and knowledge of MS Office 365 Bilingual English/Spanish Competencies: Understands importance of proactive, can mediate conflict, approaches the workplace with a team approach What You'll Be Doing Ensuring a safe home for UC's. Provide line of sight and sound supervision of children in order to be counted towards ratio requirements. Supervise children in order to be counted towards ratio requirements. Provide new and challenging opportunities for development. Encourage and assist in learning competencies for independence. Encourage and engage clients in educational and social activities. Facilitate community access and integration. Maintain tracking documents, logs, and reporting requirements. Work as a team with other Youth Care workers and shift supervisors to promote a safe and healthy environment for the UC. Adhere to Case Plan for assigned UC with direction from Caseworkers and/or supervisors. Support appropriate cultural activities. Other duties as assigned. About Urban Strategies Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America. COMPANY CULTURE Our work is driven by our three core values: Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth. Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities. Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential. BENEFITS Remote work for eligible positions. Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family). Vision is covered 100% (individual or family). 401K matched contributions up to 4%. Employee Assistance Program. Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position. 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays. Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free. Positions that require laptops, the company provides one. Positions that require cellphone, company issues one. PERKS Meaningful employee engagement programs. Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners. OTHER Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks. Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections. To apply: Please visit ****************************** Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us Equal Opportunity Employer

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is looking for a talented Behavior Support Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm! Purpose & Impact: The purpose of the Behavior Support Specialist is to perform professional work in behavior management of pre-school children, training and coaching for staff and parents, case management including referral for psycho-educational and mental health services. Responsible for developing, modeling interventions, and monitoring the child's progress and linking parents/families to mental health and/or psycho-educational services. Successful experience working with pre-school age children with behavioral concerns. The work involves linking parents/families to community services, providing support, making referrals and following up on referrals, designing and implementing classroom behavior support plans, providing mental health and behavioral management education to parents and staff, planning and consulting with the contracted mental health professionals. This work is performed under the supervision of the Licensed Mental Health Counselor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and evaluations of program effectiveness. Participates in the HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts. Essential Functions: Provides parents support to access necessary resources and conducts in-home follow-up, monitoring and training to assure consistency between parents and teachers as needed Teaches effective parenting skills. Participates in the multi-disciplinary case management team meetings, individual and staff conferences, health services advisory meetings, team meetings and other appropriate meetings, as necessary. Performs case management services when appropriate through referrals to mental health service providers, psycho-educational services and other appropriate community agencies and resources. Assists the teacher with understanding and implementing the Behavior Support Plan. Conducts appropriate individual observations and assessments of enrolled children as necessary. Conducts classroom level observations at least twice per year (Fall and Spring). Analyze observation data to monitor improvement in social-emotional learning and behavior management, and plan effective respond to improve child and family outcomes. Provides coaching support to teachers in implementing the Trust-Based Relational Intervention Model (TBRI) with fidelity. Performs crisis intervention activities when necessary. Reviews and supports Behavior Support Plans written for children with behavior concerns by the Mental Health Counselor or contracted Mental Health Provider. Assist Licensed Mental Health Counselor with behavior management training and on-site technical assistance to the centers. Assists with processing internal referrals to Licensed Mental Health Counselor and /or contracted Mental Health Provider. Assists with monitoring services facilitated by the Mental Health Counselor and/or contracted Mental Health Provider. Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by immediate supervisor and the Executive Director Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities. Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Health and Safety: LSF is committed to providing a safe work environment while also focusing on staff wellness. An essential part of all employees' job is the development of safe working practices and adherence to safety rules, including: Following safety warnings and directions at all times. Using personal safety devices or PPE when required. Reporting any unsafe conditions to their supervisor. Following process for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect. Ensure active supervision of assigned children. Following procedures when pulling out children for behavior intervention services or therapy. Reporting unsupervised children, after ensuring child's safety. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift at least 45 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Education: Bachelor's degree in educational psychology, mental health counseling, special education, social work, or other related human services degree. Master's degree preferred. Must be willing to complete Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner and Play Therapy certification training within two years of hire. Cost of these training will be covered by the agency with understanding that employee must remain in the position at least two years after completion of training. Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in mental health services for children; or working with pre-school age children with mental or behavioral disabilities; or experience implementing Behavior Support Plans for pre-school children; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area. Also required: Certification in First Aid and CPR within six months of the date assigned to this position; and successful completion of a Level II background screening, local criminal record check and drug screening prior to hiring. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of behavior management techniques for the classroom. Knowledge of child developmental stages. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. with diverse parents, staff and community residents. Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of mental health and psycho-educational services. Understanding of low-income families, cultural differences and group dynamics. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff, mental health providers and community agencies. Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail are required and the candidate must be able to meet designated deadlines. 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. Amazing benefits package including : Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.