Family Support Worker - 64000015

Requisition No: 801666 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 64000015

Position Number: 64000015 

Salary:  $31,320.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/24/2023 

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 64000015 

 Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a paraprofessional position providing basic social services to individuals and/or families participating in the Healthy Families Program.  The incumbent in this position will report directly to the Senior Human Services Program Manager of the Levy County Health Department.

Establish a trusting relationship with participating families by initiating and maintaining regular home visits and other contacts with the family after completing the HFF FSW Core Training.

Establish a Family Support Plan with goals, objectives and activities with the family and supervisor within 90 days of enrollment.  This plan will be reviewed at each visit and updated at least every 5 months.

Maintain dependable, punctual work schedule, posting weekly schedule by 5pm Thursday with the supervisor.

Assist in strengthening parent/child interaction by providing in-home education, utilizing established program curriculum and by modeling appropriate behavior during each home visit.

Conduct all required assessments on time (ASQ, PSI, Safety), and maintain all required documentation and data submission to ensure program objectives are met.

Complete documentation of all home visits and contacts within 2 days and submit to the supervisor.

Meet with supervisor on a weekly basis for case management of all families and maintain communication with supervisor regarding schedule changes, concerns, or emergencies.

Attend regular staff meetings and case conferences as required.  Participate in continuing education training, sharing knowledge with other team members and families.

Newly assigned families will be contacted within 3 days with continued creative outreach until family is engaged or closed (no longer than 90 days).

Demonstrate excellent knowledge of community resources, make referrals, provide follow-up with families to ensure needs are met, and submit required information for data entry.  Maintain ongoing communication with community agencies and providers.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Internet; Microsoft Office applications; ability to work independently and multi-task; ability to effectively communicate

Qualifications:

Minimum – Willing to travel and have reliable transportation. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Experience with children zero to five years old. Willing to work flexible hours including some weekends.

Preferred – Fluent in writing and speaking Spanish.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Levy County Health Department

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.