Family Support Specialist

Family Support Specialist

North American Family Institute (NAFI), a national non-profit human services agency, is seeking full-time Family Support Specialists to assist with the delivery of an evidenced based model, Functional Family Therapy – Foster Care (FFT-FC), to foster families and permanency families who live in Polk, Hardee and Highlands County, Florida. FFT is a community-based program, working with youth and families involved with the Florida Department of Children and Families.

The Family Support Specialist will work as a team member with FFT Family Therapists.

The position consists of assisting family therapists with in-home intensive family therapy to foster families and permanency families during non-traditional work hours. All applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in a related human service field, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with adolescents. This position requires a valid Florida driver's license, a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Computer experience and familiarity with electronic health records is required.

This position also requires the ability to work a non-traditional/flexible schedule, including evening hours, as needed. Applicants must be eligible to work with children and adolescents by completing a series of background checks and abuse screenings.

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Compensation: $21.63 an hour

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Working with at risk youth and families
• Electronic Health Records/Systems: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)

Schedule:

Available to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary. (Required)

Work Location:

Lakeland, Florida. Must be willing to provide services to families in Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties, as needed.

Benefits for full time employees include:
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, 3 weeks paid vacation time, Paid Sick Leave 11 paid holidays and Tuition reimbursement up to $2500 per fiscal year.

North American Family Institute (NAFI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.