Description
Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Join our Team as a Family Coach in Rockledge, Florida!
Make more than a Living, Make a Difference
Our Benefits:
- Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
Hourly Rate: $19.71-$21.63
Duties & Responsibilities
- The Family Coach will conduct needs assessments, develop Service/Performance plan and progress reports and create individualized goals for each family based on the families' specific needs related to their homelessness and stage of transition.
- Assertively engage families to reduce harm to the family unit and mitigate risk by providing goal-oriented skills to assigned families. Provide career coaching as well as referring and connecting families to resources that will aid them in achieving their finite goals.
- Make initial and on-going contact with families. Conduct home visits once family has acquired housing to measure and promote sustainability.
- Maintain up-to-date client files and case notes on all contact and activities relating to cases; complete required tracking and follow-up data collection.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited College or University in counseling, psychology, social work, or other related human service field required.
A minimum of two years' experience in a related field and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Must have appropriate and valid state driver's license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
- Must successfully pass a background screening process, including, but not limited to, state, local, and funder criminal background check requirements. Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
About Our Program
Eckerd Connects' Family Support Services is partnered with the Brevard County School District and local agencies to provide assistance to children and families that are homeless and/or unemployed. Services include case management, counseling, and parent training services. Family coaches actively assist families in accessing community resources to secure housing, work skills training programs, employment opportunities, transportation, medical services, and other needs. These intensive services are aimed at reducing the length of time families remain homeless. Additionally, case managers working in the school system assist homeless students in maintaining academic performance and participation in extracurricular activities.
Our Location
Eckerd Connects | Family Support Services
3819 Murrell Rd, Suite E and F
Rockledge, FL 32955
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Services Dial 711. Submit Request: https://eckerd.org/about-us/contact-us/
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Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.
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