Family Specialist (1035)

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 children and families.

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

Principal Accountabilities:

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

Why work for LSF?

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

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.