Assistant Family Support Specialist

Description

Salary will be $48,000 per year (plus insurance and time off benefits)

Easterseals Florida is seeking a dynamic, organized, and detail-oriented individual for our Assistant Family Support Specialist position in Tampa for our Incredible Years program. The Incredible Years program supports children from ages 3 to 8 years old and their families, providing group therapy sessions to aid in mental health intervention. The Assistant Family Support Specialist will serve as a facilitator of parent/guardian group and in-home sessions and child group and in-home sessions and ensure the compliance and overall successful achievement of grant deliverables.

What we offer:

· Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

· Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

· Employee Assistance Program

· Several Supplemental Insurance Policies

· 403B Savings Plan

· Easterseals Cares Wellness Program

· Work Life Balance

· The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

A Snapshot of what you'll do:

· Provide services at various locations throughout Hillsborough County (driving is an essential responsibility)

· Facilitate parent/guardian and children group and in-home sessions

· Work with community agencies and coordinate agency collaboration

· Market the Incredible years program to community agencies and families

· Assist in and attend community outreach events at schools, family information fairs, open houses, disability resource events, and family nights

· Establish a comfortable group environment

· Encourage positive group interaction, keeping the focus of the conversation on the situation or issue

· Support the objectives and philosophy of the Incredible Years program and Easterseals Florida

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, early education, or a related field

· Minimum one-year direct experience in a related field

· Excellent customer service skills

· High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and organizational skills

· Detail-oriented self-starter who can efficiently handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

· An energetic and professional individual who will promote a positive, respectful, and team-based environment

· Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, for program related business (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, [email protected], 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.