Better Together · 3 months ago
Family Support Manager for Central Florida- Orange
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $60K/yrBetter Together is a nonprofit organization committed to keeping families together and preventing children from entering foster care. They are seeking a Family Support Manager to manage and support families in crisis through their Better Families Program, focusing on assessment, support plan development, and mentoring. The role involves direct engagement with families and volunteers in the community, requiring strong leadership and communication skills.
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 Orange County
A bachelor's or master's degree in social work or a related field is preferred
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
Participation in a monthly on-call schedule is required
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 Salesforce, Zapier, WordPress, and 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
Child Welfare Certification from the Florida Certification Board is preferred
An ideal candidate will have a Human Service-related degree and a Masters in Social Work or equivalent experience working with vulnerable children and families
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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