Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions 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:
• $35,000 annual salary
• 3-11 pm, Monday- Friday
• 15 PTO days per year
• 11 Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
An exempt position that is responsible for the direct oversight of On-Call Support Specialists and Transportation Support Coordinator. Responsible for ensuring a coordinated response to children in foster care, without an identified permanent placement, who need transportation to/from school/daycare, supervision, and temporary placement. Responsible for ensuring a coordinated response to after-hours emergencies as they arise, including but not limited to children in need of medical care, youth whose placement is disrupted, and youth who are reported missing and recovered from missing status. This individual will work as a team member with Case Manager Supervisors, On-call Support Specialists, Family Support Specialists, Case Managers, Foster Parents, Residential Group Care facilities, and other appropriate professionals. The On-Call Team Supervisor will also provide transportation and supervision whenever necessary, and assist with de-escalation, intervention, and rapport building to stabilize youth, as necessary. Must be certified with the Florida Certification Board.
WHAT YOU NEED:
• Florida Certification Board Case Manager Certification (or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (or related area of study) from an Accredited College or University. Related areas of study include bachelor’s or master’s degrees in criminology, psychology, sociology, counseling, special education, education, human development, child development, family development, marriage and family therapy, and nursing.
• Supervisory/management experience preferred.