FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF NORTH FLO
Fatherhood Engagement Specialist - North FL
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF NORTH FLO, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
Job Details
Job LocationFamily Support Services Riverplace - Jacksonville, FL
Position TypeFull Time
Education LevelHigh School
Job CategoryNonprofit - Social Services
Description
Fatherhood Engagement Specialist
Join our team at FSS and enjoy comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:Tuition Reimbursement: Earn up to $5,250 per qualifying year to invest in your education.Health Insurance: Choose from four comprehensive Florida Blue health insurance plans to keep you and your family covered.Dental Plan: Enjoy an employer-paid dental plan for our valued employees.Life Insurance: Your peace of mind matters to us. We provide employer-paid life insurance.Employee Assistance Program (EAP): a free, confidential resource, available to assist employees and their families in dealing with life's challenges, and the demands of work/life balance.Paid Time Off (PTO): Relax and recharge with our generous PTO plan.Paid Holidays: Enjoy the 12 holidays (to include 1 floating holiday) and unwind with family and friends to celebrate and rejuvenate!Well-Being Program: Stay healthy and engaged with our highly interactive well-being program. Employees can earn three additional PTO days per plan year by simply participating.401k Plan: Secure your financial future with our 401k plan with employer contribution of 3%.Additional Benefits: Explore our range of benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Vision Plan, Short & Long-Term Disability coverage, Employee Discounts, and more.The mission of Family Support Services of North Florida is to be the leader in providing safety, stability, and quality of life for all children by working with the community to strengthen the family unit.
Job Summary
The Fatherhood Engagement Specialist connects and engages fathers with child welfare involvement to promote healthy family relationships, strengthen father-child bonds and enhance the level of involvement of fathers in case planning and provision of services.
Job Duties
Outreach to engage fathers with Child Welfare involvement, orient and acclimate fathers to the program services and environment, as needed.Facilitate engagement, comprehension, and practical application of the evidenced based fatherhood curriculum among fathers by ensuring they comprehend the teachings and can implement them effectively either in their homes or in the community.Refers and links fathers to appropriate community agencies and ensures necessary follow-up as appropriate via phone and in-person, assist fathers with completion of applications to community services and/or programs, and advocates for father's need in support of shared parenting.This position advocates and assists with the facilitation with the Dependency Case Manager ensuring collaboration and open communication of all activities.This position serves as an advocate for the father at applicable court hearings, as needed.Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation as required of all contacts and activities in FSFNMaintain a resource guide of services that are father centered and identify any gaps of services necessary for fathers to achieve case plan goals.Attend job related trainings, meetings, events and participate in special projects as assigned.Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or Associate Degree preferredHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredAwareness of fathers' needs, services and a knowledge of Duval County resources geared towards fathers.Valid driver's licenseLived or worked Child Welfare system experience preferredSchedule & Hours
Mon-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm- flexibility with schedule and will require work outside of normal business hoursQualifications
Family Support Services team members follow 5 core values:
Partnership :At FSS, a belief that we are better together is core to who we are. Partnership is an essential component of a healthy system of care. Our team is committed to a respectful, open-minded, collaborative approach to co-creating solutions with the community. This extends to the children and families we serve as well.Excellence :FSS challenges ourselves to always strive for better on behalf of those we serve. We foster innovative practices, encourage continuous quality improvement, and engage in strategic planning with our partners to achieve the highest possible outcomes for children, families, and the community.Accountability : FSS recognizes our leadership role within the system of care and strives to be accountable to the community by being trustworthy partners. FSS is committed to ethical and transparent practices, and to operate with integrity as we pursue positive outcomes.Compassion :We recognize that we often meet families at their most challenging moment and people are more than the sum of their circumstances. We provide trauma-sensitive care for the children and families in our system to reach their full potential. We embrace a service leadership approach and commit to finding the strengths in everyone we encounter while we foster resiliencyEquity :Equity goes beyond the fair treatment of all people. For FSS, equity isthe commitment to recognize the social justice issues intrinsic to our work with marginalized communities. We strive to amplify the voices of individuals and families impacted by poverty, racism, and discrimination in any form. We obligate ourselves to a belief that none of these factors should be a predictor of child welfare involvement or outcomes.
Job LocationFamily Support Services Riverplace - Jacksonville, FL
Position TypeFull Time
Education LevelHigh School
Job CategoryNonprofit - Social Services
Description
Fatherhood Engagement Specialist
Join our team at FSS and enjoy comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:Tuition Reimbursement: Earn up to $5,250 per qualifying year to invest in your education.Health Insurance: Choose from four comprehensive Florida Blue health insurance plans to keep you and your family covered.Dental Plan: Enjoy an employer-paid dental plan for our valued employees.Life Insurance: Your peace of mind matters to us. We provide employer-paid life insurance.Employee Assistance Program (EAP): a free, confidential resource, available to assist employees and their families in dealing with life's challenges, and the demands of work/life balance.Paid Time Off (PTO): Relax and recharge with our generous PTO plan.Paid Holidays: Enjoy the 12 holidays (to include 1 floating holiday) and unwind with family and friends to celebrate and rejuvenate!Well-Being Program: Stay healthy and engaged with our highly interactive well-being program. Employees can earn three additional PTO days per plan year by simply participating.401k Plan: Secure your financial future with our 401k plan with employer contribution of 3%.Additional Benefits: Explore our range of benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Vision Plan, Short & Long-Term Disability coverage, Employee Discounts, and more.The mission of Family Support Services of North Florida is to be the leader in providing safety, stability, and quality of life for all children by working with the community to strengthen the family unit.
Job Summary
The Fatherhood Engagement Specialist connects and engages fathers with child welfare involvement to promote healthy family relationships, strengthen father-child bonds and enhance the level of involvement of fathers in case planning and provision of services.
Job Duties
Outreach to engage fathers with Child Welfare involvement, orient and acclimate fathers to the program services and environment, as needed.Facilitate engagement, comprehension, and practical application of the evidenced based fatherhood curriculum among fathers by ensuring they comprehend the teachings and can implement them effectively either in their homes or in the community.Refers and links fathers to appropriate community agencies and ensures necessary follow-up as appropriate via phone and in-person, assist fathers with completion of applications to community services and/or programs, and advocates for father's need in support of shared parenting.This position advocates and assists with the facilitation with the Dependency Case Manager ensuring collaboration and open communication of all activities.This position serves as an advocate for the father at applicable court hearings, as needed.Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation as required of all contacts and activities in FSFNMaintain a resource guide of services that are father centered and identify any gaps of services necessary for fathers to achieve case plan goals.Attend job related trainings, meetings, events and participate in special projects as assigned.Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or Associate Degree preferredHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredAwareness of fathers' needs, services and a knowledge of Duval County resources geared towards fathers.Valid driver's licenseLived or worked Child Welfare system experience preferredSchedule & Hours
Mon-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm- flexibility with schedule and will require work outside of normal business hoursQualifications
Family Support Services team members follow 5 core values:
Partnership :At FSS, a belief that we are better together is core to who we are. Partnership is an essential component of a healthy system of care. Our team is committed to a respectful, open-minded, collaborative approach to co-creating solutions with the community. This extends to the children and families we serve as well.Excellence :FSS challenges ourselves to always strive for better on behalf of those we serve. We foster innovative practices, encourage continuous quality improvement, and engage in strategic planning with our partners to achieve the highest possible outcomes for children, families, and the community.Accountability : FSS recognizes our leadership role within the system of care and strives to be accountable to the community by being trustworthy partners. FSS is committed to ethical and transparent practices, and to operate with integrity as we pursue positive outcomes.Compassion :We recognize that we often meet families at their most challenging moment and people are more than the sum of their circumstances. We provide trauma-sensitive care for the children and families in our system to reach their full potential. We embrace a service leadership approach and commit to finding the strengths in everyone we encounter while we foster resiliencyEquity :Equity goes beyond the fair treatment of all people. For FSS, equity isthe commitment to recognize the social justice issues intrinsic to our work with marginalized communities. We strive to amplify the voices of individuals and families impacted by poverty, racism, and discrimination in any form. We obligate ourselves to a belief that none of these factors should be a predictor of child welfare involvement or outcomes.