Family Service Facilitator

We are seeking a Family Service Facilitator
. The Family Service Facilitator is responsible for overseeing the authorization and utilization of services. This position within the Utilization Management department is intended to ensure the maximization of resources in authorizing services for clients within our system of care. This position reports to the Director of Utilization Management or designee.

• Oversee the authorization and utilization of services to ensure resources are maximized.
• Authorize service allocation and coordinates service delivery, including crisis intervention linkages, with providers and community resources. Ensures family support and placement stabilization through linkage and consultation.
• Consult with Child Welfare staff inquiring about connecting families with existing resources within the structure of the Florida Safety Decision Making Methodology.
• Participate in meetings/staffings and coordinates activities between various stakeholders within the System of Care.
• Reach out to existing community resources to make connections that will benefit families served.
• Foster relationships with care managers, courts, education system and service providers.
• Participate in utilization review, tracking, and management of services to ensure the appropriateness of level of care, service provision, and expenditures.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field or equivalent (required);
  Master’s degree in the like (preferred).
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of relevant experience in the areas of child welfare, mental health, and/or utilization management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification:
  Valid State of Florida driver’s license (required at the time of hire);
  Certified as a Child Protection Professional (CPP) or CPP eligible (preferred).

• Knowledgeable of Florida’s child welfare policies, statutes, and administrative codes regarding services to dependent children, including best practices in child welfare services.
• Strong relationship-building skills with care managers, courts, education system and service providers.
• A Strong Communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to partner with collaterals and Service providers.
• Can assess situations and identify practical solutions.
• Comfortable working with diverse backgrounds and family structures.

Salary Range: $22.49 to $24.04 hourly

PSF is an EEO/ADA/VP/Drug Free employer.