Better Together · 4 months ago
Family Support Manager for Central Florida- Osceola
Kissimmee, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $60K/yrBetter Together is a mission-driven organization seeking a Family Support Manager to oversee the Better Families Program in Central Florida. The role involves managing family support needs, evaluating situations, matching families with volunteer hosts, and guiding families towards successful reunification.
Social Assistance
Responsibilities
Assess the needs and strengths of the parents, children, and volunteer families in order to make recommendations regarding the temporary and permanent placement of at-risk children
Reach agreement with volunteer families on their strengths and interests in mentoring families seeking support, including hosting at-risk children
Evaluate the needs for behavior changes and services required by families seeking support and make recommendations and take actions based on your independent assessment of the situation
Collaborate with other BT Regional Staff to match volunteer support families with families seeking support
Develop an individualized Support Plan based on your assessment of the characteristics, strengths, and needs of both the volunteer helper families and help-seeking families
Take appropriate actions to reach consensus with both families regarding the Support Plan and the general path forward for all parties
Provide ongoing mentorship and coaching to both volunteer and support-seeking families to ensure successful implementation of the Support Plan
Offer guidance, resources, and support to facilitate positive interactions and progress towards agreed-upon goals
Promote the development of social and personal competence
Qualification
Required
Applicants for this position must live in Osceola County
A bachelor's or master's degree in social work or a related field is preferred
Child Welfare Certification from the Florida Certification Board is preferred
This role requires working primarily in the community we serve, with a majority of time spent in the field engaging directly with families and volunteers
A valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and car insurance are required
Must have a reliable personal vehicle available for daily work-related travel
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is necessary
Extended hours may be required for events, meetings, training, emergencies, or natural disasters
Participation in a monthly on-call schedule is required, with support from local leadership, to address community needs outside of regular business hours
Maintain regular communication with team members to coordinate efforts and provide timely updates
Ensure accessibility during work hours and on-call shifts through a reliable phone
Demonstrate alignment with Better Together's core values, including ownership, gratitude, love for others, and a partnership-oriented approach
Proficiency or ability to quickly learn the following platforms: Salesforce, Zapier, WordPress, Basecamp
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 20-30 pounds
Perform physical activities such as bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods during community outreach and home visits
Preferred
Related fields of study include, but are not limited to: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Bachelor of Science in Human Services (BSHS), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Counseling, Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a focus on Human Services, Bachelor of Science in Community Health, Bachelor of Arts in Nonprofit Management, Bachelor of Science in Family Studies, Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services
Benefits
Sign-on bonus eligibility
Retention bonus eligibility
Medical (99% employer paid, employee only)
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time off
Retirement Savings Plan with 50/50 employer match up to 6%
Company
Better Together
Better Together is a nonprofit that assists struggling parents in finding employment, keeping their children out of foster care.
Founded in 2015
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.43MKey Investors
Gulf Coast Community FoundationSunshine HealthCollier Community Foundation
2024-11-25Grant· $0.01M
2024-02-20Grant· $0M
2023-05-25Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Megan Rose
President and CEO
Kayla Palacios
Chief Operating Officer
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