Requisition No: 836570
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 60073162
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60073162
Salary: 33,760.00
Posting Closing Date: 09/23/2024
Total Compensation Estimator
ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE DOCUMENTED ON THE APPLICATION
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here . Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.
OCCUPATION PROFILE
JOB FAMILY: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: COUNSELING AND SOCIAL WORK
OCCUPATION: SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICE ASSISTANTS
21-1093
DESCRIPTION
This is work assisting Child Protective Investigators as well as provide support for families.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Supervising visits between parents and children in removal status.
Submit request for medical records.
Make referrals to public or private agencies and community services.
Transports clients to appointments, at times using personal automobile.
Transports children to placements, at times out of county.
Temporarily cares for children while awaiting placement.
Assists in records management and prepares reports.
Backup other support staff as needed.
Answer telephone calls for the Child Protective Investigations Unit.
EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating With Persons Outside Of the Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
EFFECTIVE 7/01/02
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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