Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Family Team Conference Facilitator – Sebring
One Hope United is an accredited, not-for-profit human service organization that provides a diverse array of high-quality prevention, intervention, counseling and child development programs. One Hope United began more than 100 years ago with the same vision it has today: a safe home for every child. We impact tens of thousands of children and families each year through community-based programs from over 40 sites in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Florida. We provide services directly to over 10,600 children and families through a full-time staff of more than 700. For more information about our Agency, (You can apply or contact us using the Apply Online Box below)
We are currently seeking a full-time Family Team Conference Facilitator in Sebring, FL. This position is responsible for implementing permanency planning practices as it relates to searching and assisting with family connections for the children in the system of care. This position will identify and engage family members and/or life-long supportive adult connections.
Requirements:
◾Facilitate Family Team Conferences to ensure the children served by OHU are able to achieve permanency timely and efficiently.
◾Responsible for providing direct assistance, consultation and guidance to case management staff within our system of care related to search and discovery of family members or non-relative supportive adults.
◾Coordinate the collection and development of performance and outcome data reports, aggregation and trends for performance management and outcome management, including contract performance measures; analyze data and report findings.
◾Successfully transition youth to a least restrictive family like setting with pathways to permanency and enhanced well-being.
◾Assist the Case Management Teams in preparation and implementation of Family Team Conferences, and/or Family Team Meetings.
◾Provide linkages to foster parents, adoptive parents, therapeutic foster parents or other alternative living arrangements to support the youth in placement when appropriate.
◾In collaboration with the Case Manager, conduct follow-up visits with the youth and alternative placement to ensure stability of the placement.
◾Documents activities in Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) electronic client record system.
◾Assist in training, mentoring staff on practices and procedures related to Family Finding search and discovery.
◾Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Skills / Industry Qualifications Required:
Skills and Abilities:
◾Intermediate data entry skills
◾Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook and Excel
◾Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
◾Strong time-management and organization skills
◾Ability to analyze, integrate and report data
◾Demonstrate cultural & linguistic competence & sensitivity to population served
◾Willing to travel
◾Ability to work flexible hours and on-call
◾Program development, evaluation, solid organizational skills, and public speaking
◾Strong written and oral communication skills
◾A reliable automobile with adequate insurance coverage
Degree Type/Area: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or a related field; Master’s Degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience, State of Florida Child Welfare Certification required. Knowledge of funding & provider resources available in the county and surrounding areas. Familiar with resources/services that supports children with substance abuse, mental health, developmental disabilities and delinquency issues.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
◾Thorough Background Screening upon hire including FBI, FDLE, Local Law check, Employment Reference check, DMV check, Criminal Records check, Social Security Trace & Drug Screening. FDLE check will be run at least every 5 years.
◾On-call assignments- YES
◾Travel- local: 15% per week, long-distance: 5% per month
NO RELOCATION AVAILABLE, recruiting until filled.
Education Level Required:
Bachelor
Experience Required to qualify for consideration:
3 to 4 Years
Additional Information / Benefits
WHY WORK FOR ONE HOPE UNITED?
One Hope United’s mission is to protect children and strengthen families. If you share that mission and are a passionate advocate for children and families, we hope you’ll consider joining our team! We are committed to creating the best possible work environment for our team members, and to delivering the highest quality services to children and families. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, 403b Retirement with Agency match, flexible spending accounts, Agency paid life, LTD, supplemental life insurance, vacation, PTO, sick time and nine Agency paid holidays.
Contact Information
Contact Name:
One Hope United
Contact Phone:
312-949-4015
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