Dependency Family Support Worker

Children's Home Society of Florida
  • Pensacola, FL
  • Autofill and Review
11 days ago

Job Description

Be the support that helps children and families keep moving forward.

As a Dependency Family Support Worker (FSW), you'll provide hands-on support to children, families and the case management team. From coordinating transportation and supervised visits to connecting families with resources and maintaining important documentation, your work helps ensure families receive the services and support they need.

If you're compassionate, dependable and looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in your community, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

You'll work alongside the Dependency Case Management team to help keep services moving and children and families supported.

You will:

  • Assist with client records, assessments, goal planning, progress notes and other required documentation.
  • Enter client and service information accurately and on time.
  • Help connect children and families with services, referrals and community resources.
  • Transport or arrange transportation for clients to medical appointments, counseling and other needed services.
  • Supervise children during scheduled visits, in-home services and other situations as assigned.
  • Participate in client staffing meetings as requested.
  • Provide backup support to your team and assist with changing priorities when needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

What You'll Bring

Required

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Two years of experience working with children and families.
  • Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
  • Daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.

Preferred

  • Previous experience working within a social services organization.

You'll Be a Great Fit If You

  • Have a genuine desire to help children and families.
  • Bring compassion, patience and professionalism to your work.
  • Can manage multiple responsibilities while staying organized and accurate.
  • Work well independently and as part of a team.
  • Are comfortable working with families from different backgrounds and circumstances.
  • Can maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
  • Are resourceful, dependable and willing to step in where support is needed.
  • Are comfortable using Microsoft Office and Teams.

Why Choose CHS?

At CHS, your work has a purpose. You'll join a team committed to supporting Florida's children and families while building experience in child welfare and human services.

You'll find:

  • Meaningful, mission-driven work
  • The opportunity to make a difference in your community
  • Growth and professional development opportunities
  • A collaborative, team-focused environment
  • A great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays

Make an Impact Every Day

Sometimes the support that makes the biggest difference comes from simply making sure a child gets where they need to go, a family stays connected to services, or a case management team has the information it needs.

Every child. Every dream. Every future.

That commitment represents CHS's focus on recognizing each child's potential, nurturing opportunity and creating lasting impact.

Bring your coordination skills, compassion and community mindset to CHS, and help create stronger connections to care for students and families.

For more information about our programs, visit https://chsfl.org/what-we-do/ready-to-learn/

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Numbers & Facts

LocationPensacola, FL

Skills

  • American Health Care Association (AHCA)unmatched
  • Case Managementunmatched
  • Child Protection/Welfareunmatched
  • Child and Youth Servicesunmatched
  • Community and Social Servicesunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Healthcare Administrationunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Social Workunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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