Family Support Specialist I

Recruiting event at CareerSource Polk-309 North Ingraham AvenueLakeland, FL 33801Click on how to apply to see the Date and Time of the event.Job DescriptionFamily Support Specialist I - Healthy FamiliesLake Alfred, FL, United StatesJob DescriptionFAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST I - HEALTHY FAMILIESSALARYPay Grade 7, $16.70 Hourly, Non-ExemptWORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE2135 Marshall Edwards Dr. Bartow, FL 33830Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PMEmployee BenefitsDirect Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay ChecksMedical, Dental, VisionLife InsuranceFRS Retirement10 Paid HolidaysPaid Time OffTuition ReimbursementEducation IncentivesDeferred Compensation PlanWellness IncentivesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Free Employee GymFree Employee Health ClinicPolk County BoCC is a Certified Age-Friendly and Drug-Free WorkplaceMust Have The Physical, Developmental, And Mental Ability To Perform Job Tasks, Work Efforts, Responsibilities And Duties Of The Job Illustrated Below:SPECIAL REQUIREMENTThe Healthy Families Section is responsible for assisting in the Emergency Management Operations for Polk County in the event of an emergency such as a hurricane. The Healthy Families Section staff may be called upon to staff special needs shelters or assist with arranging transportation for participants.MAJOR FUNCTIONUnder the direct supervision of the Family Support Supervisor, the Family Support Specialist is responsible for optimizing the home environment for the physical and mental well-being of children who are at risk of being abused/neglected, and their families.ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES Assists in strengthening the parent-child relationship through improving parenting skills and meeting dependency needs of parents. Works with individual participants and groups. Establishes a trusting relationship with at risk families by initiating and maintaining appropriate participant contact. Establishes a family support plan with goals, objectives, and activities with the supervisor, and follows through with implementation. Assists parents in making and attending appointments for doctors, social service agencies, etc. Acts as a liaison between families and other community agencies. Familiarizes self with community resources appropriate to needs of the families. Meets with Supervisor on a weekly basis to evaluate participant status. Attends regular staff meetings, case conferences, in-service training, and other meetings as required. Documents home visit observations and activities in a consistent and timely manner. Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Consistently follows County, Healthy Families Polk, and Healthy Families Florida policies and procedures. Performs related duties as required.Knowledge Of:KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Proper channels of communications. Operational techniques on all pieces of equipment utilized by this position.Ability To:[]{style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, san"}