Children's Home Society of Florida
Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.
CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we're changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families' lives for generations to come.
Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!
WHY JOIN CHS?
- Uplifting mission-driven work culture
- Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history !
- Growth and professional development opportunities
- Great benefits package , including generous paid time off and holidays
Primary Job Functions
Receives referral information during agency business hours, which are received by the Department of Children and Families, Law Enforcement and other referral sources in St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee County covered by the Children's Home Society Child Protection Team. Ensures all necessary information is obtained and documented in CPTIS or on the appropriate Intake form as required. Provides all intake / referral forms to supervisor on a daily basis for assignment. Ensures all clients meet program eligibility requirements.Staffs all referrals with the CPT Medical Provider(s) and Supervisor(s) and schedules forensic, medical exams, interviews and other appointments as needed. Notifies all community partners involved of appointments dates / times. Consults with therapists, psychologist, internal and external medical providers, hospitals, State Attorneys Offices and external community partners regarding case referrals.Obtains 8 hours of continuing education per year.Reports problems with the referral process or an individual referral, to the Team Coordinator or Program Supervisor, within the required timeframe.Ensures that copies of intake exception reports are sent to the Department of Children and Families daily.Participates in community training / outreach as directed by the Team Coordinator.Any additional task as directed.Job Qualifications
Education, Licenses & Certifications :
Bachelor's degree in social work, law enforcement or related fields from an accredited university preferred.Florida Driver's License within 30 days from hire, with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle, required.Experience :
At least one years of post-bachelor experience working with children or families.Prior work with Child Protective Services, Law enforcement, and State Attorney's Office preferred.Competencies
Skills and Proficiency in :
Planning, organization and time management, oral and written communicationInterpersonal relationship building, collaboration, teamworkComputer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and OutlookInteract effectively with children / families from diverse backgroundsPosition involves work with sensitive information about child abuse victims and partner agency personnel at supervisory and front-line levels.Ability to :
Set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients; act decisively to protect clients, when necessary.Be sensitive to service population's cultural / socioeconomic characteristics.Handle stressful, sensitive situations; preserve confidentiality and professional boundaries.Perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision.Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments.Solve practical problems and document results using sound judgment.Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality.Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results.Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values.Be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change.Together, good can be done.
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