Family Services Team Coordinator

Family Services Team Coordinator 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Dade City, FL 33525 $17.51 an hour - Full-time Sunrise of Pasco, Inc. 7 reviews $17.51 an hour - Full-time

POSITION TITLE

Family Services Coordinator

II REPORTS TO

Family Service Coordinator Team Leader

POSITION OVERVIEW

To provide case management services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in a team setting. To provide crisis intervention to adults and children who have witnessed and/or have been physically, verbally, emotionally or sexually abused. To provide individual advocacy and community referrals as well as facilitate support/education groups. This is a 40 hour full time position.

RELATIONSHIPS

Interacts with participants, all community agencies, other Sunrise staff, volunteers and interns.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Provides advocacy, crisis interventions, and assessment for families in shelter
• Provide participants with access to community services such as housing, food stamps, transportation, medical needs etc. as indicated.
• Make community referrals regarding medical, legal, psychological and social factors, as needed.
• Works with victim to assess their own needs, develop and implement individualized service plan and support their progress in conjunction with other Shelter team members.
• Review service plans and perform follow-up to determine quality and quantity of services provided.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups for parents and children as indicated.
• Maintain and compile records and prepare reports. Maintain daily and monthly written reports/statistics as required.
• Shelter policies, rules and guidelines.
• Provides transportation to victims as necessary.
• Develop and update safety plans for participants and children.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Shelter Services.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Make community education/awareness presentations as requested.
• Assess children of victims and refer for counseling as indicated.
• Facilitate psycho-educational support groups for Sunrise participants.
• Review law enforcement reports on domestic violence to identify families and victims with children.

PROHIBITED FUNCTIONS

• Does not respond to requests from the media.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Minimum 2 years experience working with families in a crisis environment, preferable in a domestic violence program setting or, 3 years experience in related human services field - preferably domestic violence program setting.
• Independent, self-motivated and assertive individual with the ability to establish a positive relationship with parents and children from dysfunctional families.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must possess strong problem solving skills.
• Experience working with victims is preferred.
• Must have solid knowledge of community resources and the ability to maintain a cordial working relationship with other agencies.
• Must possess ability to function independently while working cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Must be able to interact in a professional manner with members of other agencies.
• Must pass screening by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Pasco County Sheriff's Office.
• Must be able to work with a culturally diverse community with sensitivity and professionalism.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.51 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person