Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that values your professional development, offers promotional opportunities, has flexible hours AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families? If so, read on!
WHO WE ARE:
Gulf Coast JFCS is comprised of over 550 dedicated people committed to improving the lives children and families of all religions and nationalities. The only prerequisite is need. Annually, GCJFCS supports more than 40,000 people throughout Florida. Our programs are designed to protect children from abuse and neglect; to help people overcome substance abuse, to manage mental health, or to gain control of debilitating behaviors; to care for and connect seniors to needed services; to provide emergency financial and food assistance to support Holocaust survivors; and to welcome and help resettle refugees from around the world.
WHAT WE OFFER:
• $15.00 per hour
• 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• 15 PTO days per year
• 11 Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Saving Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
You'll provide transportation and on-site supervision to children in foster care.  You'll work as a team member comprised of other Support Specialists, the Support Specialist Supervisor, Support Coordinator; as well as Case Managers, Foster Parents, Residential Group Care facilities, and other appropriate professionals.  You'll also assist  with de-escalation, intervention, and rapport building to stabilize youth, as necessary.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preference given to candidates with childcare experience, experience working with teenagers, and/or experience working in the Child Welfare Dependency system.
• Valid Florida driver license and auto insurance