What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permanency Coordinator position at Gulf Coast JFCS?
Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, and inclusion. AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Permanency Specialist is an exempt position responsible for all aspects of permanency. May be required to provide supervision of team members depending upon program needs. Florida Certification Board certification required.
- Coordinate and facilitate staffings and meetings at frequency required by state law, Funder requirements, and program policy
- Track, monitor and manage statistical information regarding permanency and measure agency performance against state requirements. Develop strategies and action plans so as to bring shortfalls into compliance across predicted timeframes
- Complete other tasks, as assigned, related to quality control and contractual performance.
- Facilitate and resolve disputes, complaints and discrepancies related to consumers, stakeholders and partners
- Provide modeling, training, and development of professional skills to program employees
- Maintain working knowledge of community resources to assist staff in coordination of services for children and families
- Maintain ongoing communication with community partners and stakeholders as required
- Participate in on-call rotation in accordance with agency policy and program procedure
- Maintain client confidentiality according to established policies, federal and state statutes, as evidenced by obtaining needed releases of information
- Provide oversight and supervision to team members, as assigned based on program needs
- Perform all other duties as assigned
WHAT WE OFFER:
- $55,500 annual salary
- 15 PTO days per year
- 13 Paid holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Wellness Concierge
- Financial Wellness Program
- Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
- Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
- Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
- Mileage Reimbursement
- An opportunity to make the world a better place!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Candidate must have a current Child Welfare Certification with the Florida Certification Board.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Related areas of study are Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Special Education, Education, Human Development, Child Development, Family Development, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Nursing.
- Or Master's degree related area of study from an accredited college or university and at least two years of experience in human services or child welfare programs preferred
- Must have reliable transportation & ability to use personal car to transport clients. Must have a valid drivers' license and proof of auto insurance coverage
WHO WE ARE:
From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.
GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelors and Masters level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.
Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
EOE/Drug-Free Workplace/ E-Verify
Salary : $55,500
