Children's Network of Southwest Florida, LLC
Location
Fort Myers, FL | United States
Job description
Family Safety Worker
(SMS)
Start Date: 2/16/2024 End Date: 3/01/2024.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume/cover letter
to [email protected]
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 SWFL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Workplace.
Children’s Network is an E-Verify Participant; Pre-Hire background checks are mandatory.
General Purpose of Position (Full job description will be provided upon interview)
To support clients engaged in the dependency system. Work in conjuncture with the child
welfare case management staff to support parental progress in treatment interventions,
education, and other supportive services; and to assist in maintaining child safety and well-
being.
M I N I M U M R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Education / Experience / Certification
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, A.A. degree preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of child welfare or family support related experience.
Must have a working knowledge of community services and resources in our local five (5)
county area.
Strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities is a must; and
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships is also a must
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support families in their efforts to complete all child welfare related tasks.
Act as a resource to families as they engage the community for formal and informal supports.
Monitor supervised visits and document observations to ensure engagement and progress of
families. Provide documentation of observations of all client activities when interacting with
the child or family.
Arrange for and/or provide transportation of children to supervised visits as needed.
Monitor safety plans and document observations to ensure compliance with safety plan.
Participate in staffing and court hearings as needed.
Participate in the quality improvement process.
Adherence of all data collection into automated systems including FSFN.
Certificates, License, Registrations, background checks, drug screens
Valid driver’s license required, a clean Children’s Network participates in E-Verify
driver’s license check (required), and proof Criminal background screening mandatory
of insurance (local law enforcement / FBI / FDLE, and Abuse
Drug Screening is required Registry)
Current Certification as a Child Protection
Professional - preferred
If you are currently an employee of Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, LLC, or one of our Case
Management Organizations, it is necessary that you notify your current Supervisor, prior to applying
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