Devereux

Devereux

Family Specialist

Saint Augustine, FL, US · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
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About the role

  • Description Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and Families?
  • Then being a Family Specialist at Devereux is for YOU!
  • Based out of Saint Augustine and providing coverage throughout Saint Johns County, this position is responsible for helping families with resources and preventing children from entering the foster care system.

Responsibilities

  • This role works very closely with Department of Children and Families to develop a family preservation plan.
  • It will determine needs and implement resources.
  • It works in conjunction with support staff to ensure necessary referrals are completed for external providers as well as completes necessary follow-ups to ensure the needs of the families served are being met.
  • This position will maintain close contact with the assigned DCF investigator to ensure adequate updates are provided as to the family's progress throughout participation in the Family Builders Program.
  • Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization.

Requirements

  • Must be able to complete a 3-day new hire orientation class via MSTeams
  • hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day Valid FL Driver's License required Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
  • Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required.
  • Bachelor's degree in social services related field required
  • Three years' of experience providing direct services to at risk children and families required.
  • Other Requirements: Must be able to complete a 3-day new hire orientation class via MSTeams; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day Valid FL Driver's License required Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

Compensation

  • Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults - and their families - every year.

Benefits

  • Salary: Starts at $20.25 - $23.08 / hr (rate is based on education and relevant experience).
  • This is a position is eligible for up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
  • This position is field-based position and will provide coverage in St.
  • Benefits and Rewards Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service) Up to 64 hours of sick time Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits 403(b) retirement plan
  • Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test and TB Test.
  • Company Overview Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare.
  • Schedule: Full time; Flexible schedule to accommodate families scheduled; this is NOT a 9-5 position Location: This position is field-based position and will provide coverage in St.

Company info

  • Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
  • Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework.
  • Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.
  • Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere.
  • With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
  • driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.
  • To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead.
  • As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
  • We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity - offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors - is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services.
  • Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world - one person, one family, one community at a time.
  • What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.
  • Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment.
  • In addition, we offer; Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
  • Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
  • Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
  • Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
  • Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!
  • https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
  • Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
  • Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults - and their families - every year.
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