The Family Support Partner provides overlay services to child welfare case management by providing intensive in-home therapeutic services that promote placement stabilization and/or support caregivers in reunification with their children.  

We are looking for a Family Support Partner who must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related area of study from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in the social work field required; Experience navigating the child welfare system and training, coaching and/or serving, as a mentor to other families preferred; Experience working with diverse populations and collaborating with a wide range of service providers.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and Auto Insurance; 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work independently and as a team member to create innovative ways to meet goals and provide a high level of service that is engaging and meets the needs of the participants.
• Assist youth and caregiver(s) in accessing and navigating services to support them in providing a stable placement.
• Integrate Motivational Interviewing, Safety Planning, and Trauma Informed Care into service provision.
• Develop a service plan based on positive youth development and principles of Motivational Interviewing.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and assist with maintaining proper document storage and auditing.
• Meet data collection, contract requirements and contract deadlines.
• Provide progress reports as required.
• All other duties as assigned

Job Essentials:

• Develop relationships with public and private service providers as well as with the Lead Agency, Case Management Organizations, court system, and other stakeholders.
• Develop expertise knowledge of the different social service systems including eligibility requirements, services offered, and the application process.
• Coach caregivers to navigate systems that influence or govern their safety, permanency and well-being outcomes; refers to appropriate services and assist those overcoming barriers to accessing services.
• Accept all cases assigned by Program Director and meet with youth in their primary residence and with identified parents in sufficient time
• Provide on-call and crisis response services as needed by youth and/or family
• Able to work evening and occasional weekend hours
• Able to drive daily to nearby locations for meetings or visits.

BAYS  is a drug-free workplace. We prohibit the use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances on company premises or during work hours.