Family Support Worker - Independent Living

Job Title

Family Support Worker – Independent Living Program

CNSWFL Ford Street - Fort Myers, FL 33916

Florida

Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, LLC

Independent Living Program Supervisor

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

The Children’s Network of Southwest Florida is committed to working with the community to protect children and preserve families.

Support clients engaged in the dependency system and work in conjunction with the independent living case management staff to support client progress in the independent living programs.

• Support clients in their efforts to complete all independent living related tasks.
• Act as a resource to youth and young adults as they engage the community for formal and informal supports.
• Arrange for and/or provide transportation of young adults as needed.
• Participate in staffing and court hearings as needed.
• Participate in the quality improvement process.
• Adhere to all data collection into automated systems including FSFN.
• Document scanning and data entry into appropriate systems including FSFN and ASK.
• Provide appropriate modeling techniques, education, and other supportive services as delineated in the service plan.
• Assist Case Manager or Counselor in providing case management support services (information, assessments, referral and linkages).
• Monitor quality of care by complying with contract requirements for contacting clients by phone, by letter, and/or by conducting home/residential visits.
• Facilitate or co‑lead independent living life skills training in both group and individual settings.
• Complete other duties as assigned, and special projects as requested.

Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Supervisor will advise work hours; business office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Travel in and outside of Circuit 20 (Lee, Charlotte, Collier, and Hendry/Glades counties) is required.

All employees must complete fifteen (15) hours of online or classroom training annually. If certified as a Child Welfare Professional, training hours must total twenty (20) annually.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• High school diploma or GED required; A.A. degree preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year of child welfare or family support related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of community services and resources in the local five (5) county area.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

• Operate standard modern office machinery (fax, telephone, calculator, computer, scanner, printer, copier, mail machine).
• Minimum typing speed of 50wpm with excellent word processing skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Competent with basic e‑mail protocols and procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; effective listening; self‑motivated.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work as a team member.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and maintain confidentiality.

• Valid driver's license, clean driver’s license check, and proof of insurance required.
• No special certification or registration required.
• Criminal background screening (Fingerprinting, local law enforcement, FBI, FDLE, and Abuse Registry).
• Drug screening required.
• Participation in E‑Verify program.

• High school diploma or GED required; A.A. degree preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year of child welfare or family support related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of community services and resources in the local five (5) county area.
• Strong organizational skills and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Must pass a LevelII background check.

Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, LLC does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, religion, veteran status, or disability in employment, in provision of services, or in access to programs.

Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, LLC is a drug‑free workplace.