Family Specialist Job at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Description:
If helping to build strong families in the community is your mission, then Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health has an opportunity that will interest you! We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and compassionate person to be a Family Specialist (Case Manager).
Being a Family Specialist (Case Manager) has its Advantages
Benefits and Rewards
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health provides Family Preservation and Child Welfare case management services for children and families referred by the Department of Children and Families, to ensure a community without abuse, neglect or abandonment. Based out of Daytona and providing coverage throughout Volusia, Flagler, and Putnam Counties, this position is responsible for helping families with resources and preventing children from entering the foster care system. This role works very closely with Department of Children and Families to develop a family preservation plan. It engages the Family via family Team Meetings. It will determine needs and implement resources. It works in conjunction with support staff to ensure necessary referrals are completed for external providers as well as completes necessary follow-ups to ensure the needs of the families served are being met. This position will maintain close contact with the assigned DCF investigator to ensure adequate updates are provided as to the family’s progress throughout participation in the Family Builders Program.
Want to know more? See what it's like to work for the Family Builders Program!
Qualifications:
** This position has a rate that starts at $18.00/hr and increases with higher education and relevant experience. **
**This is a Full Time, field-based position that will provide coverage between Volusia, Flagler, and Putnam Counties.
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If helping to build strong families in the community is your mission, then Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health has an opportunity that will interest you! We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and compassionate person to be a Family Specialist (Case Manager).
Being a Family Specialist (Case Manager) has its Advantages
Benefits and Rewards
We strive to create an inclusive environment, and retain the talented employees who make our organization a great place to work. We offer:
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Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year)
- Retirement – 403(b) through TIAA
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision), pet insurance, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! http://benefits.devereux.org
- eM Life for Mental Health and Work/Life Programs
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
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Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
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Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts – Available the first day of employment through Carebridge
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Service Awards – All employees celebrating a five-year increment (5, 10, 15, etc.) anniversary receive taxable compensation in recognition of their long-term commitment to Devereux.
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health provides Family Preservation and Child Welfare case management services for children and families referred by the Department of Children and Families, to ensure a community without abuse, neglect or abandonment. Based out of Daytona and providing coverage throughout Volusia, Flagler, and Putnam Counties, this position is responsible for helping families with resources and preventing children from entering the foster care system. This role works very closely with Department of Children and Families to develop a family preservation plan. It engages the Family via family Team Meetings. It will determine needs and implement resources. It works in conjunction with support staff to ensure necessary referrals are completed for external providers as well as completes necessary follow-ups to ensure the needs of the families served are being met. This position will maintain close contact with the assigned DCF investigator to ensure adequate updates are provided as to the family’s progress throughout participation in the Family Builders Program.
Want to know more? See what it's like to work for the Family Builders Program!
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in social services related field required
Experience:
- Three years' of experience providing direct services to at risk children and families required.
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to complete a three-day new hire orientation class in either Titusville or Orlando, FL; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day
- Valid FL Driver's License required
- Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test, TB Test and Influenza Vaccine
- Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate’s understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
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