Job DetailsJob LocationHeadquarters - Gainesville, FLPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeSalary Range$24.74 - $25.48 HourlyDescriptionThe Level II Caregiver Support Specialist is responsible for licensing, training, and supporting Level II and V licensed foster homes. This position reports to the Level II Licensing Supervisor.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Re-license foster care homes in accordance with PSF and DCF regulations and requirements.
- Display an understanding of and sensitivity to service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Conduct STAR Training for potential foster parents.
- Assist in crisis intervention to foster care parents, as necessary.
- Provide support and guidance to assigned foster homes.
- Make contact with caregiver(s) following new placements and as needed.
- Address needs as they become known i.e., daycare referrals, normalcy funds, travel reimbursement etc.
- Conduct Quarterly home visits with assigned families to ensure they are receiving services needed.
- Compose comprehensive foster home studies based on the strengths and needs of the prospective families.
- Display understanding of and sensitivity to service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Facilitate icebreaker meetings.
- Provide assistance with writing caregiver input forms.
- Attend court hearings and staffing's when needed.
- Address safety concerns and participate in FCRC staffing's as necessary.
- Understands different views, expertise and experience of others; understands the perspectives and limitations of other individuals and systems.
- Enters each home-study with an understanding of what must be accomplished to reach objective.
- Prepares in advance for situations (i.e., home-visits, STAR training class, rehearses presentations).
- Thoroughly document issues, questions, or concerns directly related to re-licensing foster homes and concerns regarding suitability as a licensed caregiver.
- Availability to work flex schedule when needed to provide support to caregivers.
- Displays understanding of, and sensitivity to, service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field or equivalent; Master's degree in the like preferred; and two (2) years of relevant experience in child welfare preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Qualifications:Child Welfare Professional and Licensing Certification or CWP eligible.Must obtain certification as a STAR instructor within twelve (12) months of appointment.Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver's license to operate the motor vehicle operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.