Fatherhood Child Protection Liaison Position Available In Leon, Florida

Fatherhood Child Protection Liaison NWF Health Network Tallahassee, FL Job Details Full-time $50,000 a year 4 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Child protection in health services social work Crisis management Social work Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Experience with children Child protective services Bachelor’s degree Case management Mentoring Smartsheet Computer networking Organizational skills Social services experience (1-2 years) Computer skills Social services 1 year Communication skills Child welfare Full Job Description This position is open to anyone who resides in Circuit 2 which includes, Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Wakulla and Liberty Counties.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Serve as a strategic liaison to foster effective communication and collaboration between the fatherhood peer specialist and supervisor and the child protection workforce. Ensure alignment of goals, facilitate resource sharing, and support the integration of fatherhood initiatives within child protection practices to enhance outcomes of the father and his child(ren).

• Conduct or attend staffings as needed for the Fatherhood Initiative.
• Facilitate communication between the fatherhood specialist and child protection staff when needed.
• Coordinate and lead regular meetings to discuss the progress, challenges, and strategies that Fatherhood Peers encounter with their fathers.
• Identify, create, and distribute relevant resources, tools, and information on the father’s ongoing case management case.
• Assist in developing and delivering training sessions for fatherhood programs.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of fatherhood initiatives with clients to recommend the continuation or cessation of services.
• Advocate for the inclusion of fatherhood programs in child protection policies and practices
• Address issues or barriers in the collaboration between the fatherhood specialist and child protection workforce.
• Maintain accurate records of communications, meetings, and program outcomes.
• Collect and analyze data related to fatherhood initiatives to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes.
• Review and provide policy addendums or suggestions as needed.
• Conduct community outreach as needed.
• Engage in the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement process if needed This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. NWFHN reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or a combination of education and experience required for eligibility for a child welfare certification by the Florida Certification Board. (See Requirements in Attachment).
• Previous experience in a social service organization
• Child Protection Professional Certification – Current or provisional certification and significant employment history in the child protection field.
• Previous Dependency Case Management or Child Protection Investigation experience :
• Experience with the Fatherhood Initiative.
• Knowledge of the Fatherhood Initiative and its core tenets.
• Knowledge of the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) system with demonstrated ability to navigate and utilize FSFN system to efficiently locate, assess, and interpret relevant information.
• Knowledge of child and family histories, habits, tendencies, general behaviors, referrals made and case plan goals.
• Knowledge of agency’s organizational structure, standard operating procedures, and policies.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and facilitate discussions.
• Computer skills to include basic knowledge of Smartsheet, Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to understand, familiarize and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and utilize critical thinking skills, as well as initiative to maximize ability in meeting deadlines.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Experience:

Dependency Case Management:

1 year (Required)

Social Service Organization:

1 year (Required)

Fatherhood Initiative:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Child Protection Professional Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person