Children's Network of Hillsborough · 4 months ago
Family Finding Program Coordinator
Tampa, FL, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23.80/hr - $25.72/hr
2+ years expChildren's Network of Hillsborough is dedicated to protecting children and preserving families. The Family Finding Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Family Finder Program to locate and engage with relatives for the safe placement of children, collaborating closely with Child Protective Investigators and Case Managers.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Coordinate the implementation of the Family Finders program to identify and locate familial connections and possible placements for children in licensed out-of-home care
Interview and assess potential family connections
Conduct visits with children and youth to assess potential familial connections
Attend shelter hearings to engage with biological parents to assess potential familial connections
Conduct case file reviews, internet searches and other family finding techniques to identify potential familial connections
Conduct follow-up with all individuals who have expressed interest in the child
Facilitate communication with Child Protective Investigators and Case Managers
Ensure all family finding efforts are documented in FSFN
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other departments, agencies, and community partners
Coordinate training of case management staff on Family Finding program
Provide on-going support to case managers as they support children and families by modeling a nonjudgmental trauma-informed approach to building familial connections
Assist in the development of the Family Finding program goals and assistance in locating community resources as needed
Complete family assessments through the home study process
Complete Abuse Registry and complete criminal background screenings
Make placement recommendations to the court at shelter hearings
Provide and locate ongoing support services for Relative/Non-Relative Caregiver families regardless if cases are active or closed
Develop ongoing resources for Relative/Non-Relative Caregivers and make them accessible both electronically and manually
Follow-up support on initial placements and assist Child Welfare Case Managers, as needed, to ensure placement recommendations are completed
Attend appropriate staffing's to advocate for the best interest of the children served
Track and log all appropriate information for monthly reports
Travel throughout the Circuit
Other duties may be assigned as special projects may be requested
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a minimum of two (2) years of child welfare related experience OR an advanced degree in social work or a comparable human service field
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently
Must be able to operate standard modern office machinery, including fax, telephone, calculator, computer, scanner, printer, copier, and mail machine
Excellent word processing skills
Must be competent with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
Must be competent with basic e-mail protocol and procedures including sending, receiving, replying, attachments, and meeting scheduling
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Effective listening skills
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Must possess excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and abide by the highest standards of confidentiality
Valid driver's license required, with proof of insurance
Clean Driver's License check is a requirement
Criminal background screening (fingerprinting) (Local Law Enforcement and FBI/FDLE)
Drug Screening is a requirement
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, percentages, ability to draw and interpret bar graphs
The physical demands of this position are generally moderate. The role may require extended periods of sitting, standing, and using a computer
Occasional lifting of office supplies, files, or materials up to 25 pounds may be required
Preferred
Child Welfare Certification is preferred
Company
Children's Network of Hillsborough
Children’s Network of Hillsborough, LLC was formed in 2022 to serve as the lead agency charged with administering the child welfare system in Hillsborough County (Circuit 13).
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase