Family Consultant

Family Central, Inc., founded in 1971, has been a dynamic partner and leader in South Florida's early learning community, touching lives of more than a million children, families and child care providers. We are seeking a Family Consultant for the Famly Support Services program in the Miami location. This is a position of special trust which requires the employee to: Successfully meet Level 2 Background screening requirements; perform in an empowered environment by working collaboratively with other professionals, personnel and direct service providers and, must be familiar and comfortable working with diverse populations. You must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters' degree in Social Work, Mental Health or related field is required; Florida licensure/license eligible is preferred. Ability to provide short term, stabilization services to families in their home. Previous experience with home visits is required. Knowledge of community resources and human services systems is required. Experience with child welfare systems is preferred. Minimum one year experience working with children and families in a counseling, supporting and/or case management role. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Strong organizational skills and flexibility are required. Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends is required. Bilingulal: English/Spanish

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

-Provide short term, in-home services aimed at stabilizing the family. This includes but not inclusive of: teaching problem solving skills, parenting skills, behavior strategies, budgeting, community resources.

-Responsible for responding to referral within the agreed upon time between Our Kids (OK), Department of Children and families (DCF), and the Manager.

-Responsible and accountable for attendance at department meetings, multidisciplinary staffings, supervision meetings, and audit preparation meetings.

-Serve as a customer service role model to insure a positive relationship in interactions with all clients, the community, and peers.

-Assist Manager with Special Projects.

-Committed to empowering themselves and others to solve their own problems.

-Perform other duties that may be necessary to maintain the success of the organization.

-Perform duties as needed and/or requested to support and maintain accreditation standards and continuous quality improvement of the organization.

-Must be able to be at work on a consistent basis with regular attendance and punctuality and be willing and able to handle all the duties and responsibilities of this position on a daily basis.

-Respond appropriately and effectively to the diversity of co-workers, consumers and stakeholders.

We offer a competitive benefits package including: Paid time off, company paid holidays, medical/dental/life insurance benefits, educational assistance, pension plan and more! If your expertise matches the above qualifications, please visit our website at: to apply.

Family Central, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Family Central, Ind., is a Drug Free Workplace and prohibits smoking in all locations.

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Notice to Applicants This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about background screening requirements, visit: