The Better Together team seeks a Family Support Manager to manage and directly support families in crisis through our Better Families Program in Collier, Lee, Hendry, Glades, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties. He or she will direct all aspects of family support needs including evaluating the situation, matching families to approved volunteer host families, facilitating intakes, developing life goals and plans, and working with and advising host and/or mentor families to achieve successful reunification.
An ideal candidate will have a Human Service-related degree and a Masters in Social Work or equivalent experience working with vulnerable children and families. They should feel called to help children and families in crisis and share our passion for keeping children out of foster care and families together. They should have demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, organization, networking, coaching/training, and motivating volunteers and the community. He or she will be a self-starter who is comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision, has a demonstrated ability to analyze problems and find creative solutions, and thrives when challenged.
The people who consistently succeed at Better Together are those whose actions and behavior reflect our five core values. If you adhere to these values and answer “yes” to each of these questions, you may be a fit.
Be prepared to have very candid conversations about these values in our interview process.
The Family Support Manager is responsible for making decisions and taking actions appropriate to ensure that every child has a permanent home that provides physical and emotional safety. To ensure this occurs, Family Support Manager position has three main areas of focus:
Assessment and Evaluation
Matching and Support Plan Development
Mentoring and Coaching
Better Together seeks to fill this position as soon as possible. The job is full-time and will require some work in the evenings and on weekends. In addition, Family Support Managers participate in our on-call schedule rotation. Better Together is headquartered in Naples, Florida. The person filling this role must live in Sarasota County and have the ability to travel throughout the region, which includes Collier, Lee, Hendry, Glades, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties.
A majority of your work time in this role will be spent in the community, helping families. Individuals in this role must be comfortable functioning and making decisions in crisis situations. This can involve personally helping individuals relocate to safe spaces and transporting to a safe space. Additionally, individuals in this role will be expected to attend weekly in-person team meetings and discuss the status of their cases with the team. There also will be quarterly in-person team meetings during which goals will be set and you will be expected to make suggestions on how to seize new opportunities.
Compensation:
Better Together offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a health benefit and generous paid leave plan.
Better Together is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are given equal opportunity for employment and advancement within the company.
Accommodation Requests:
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact our Human Resources department at [email protected]. We will make every effort to provide appropriate accommodations and ensure that you have a fair and equitable experience.
Essential Job Functions:
The essential functions of this position have been outlined in the job description. If you have any questions about the job’s physical or mental requirements, please reach out to us for more information.
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