Salary: $52,000/year

POSITION OBJECTIVE:   The Diversion Specialist will be responsible for managing a caseload of families served via Family Support Services (FSS) cases. Services to be provided In Home to children and families who are safe but could benefit from services provided via providers in their communities to inhibit them from moving further into the system of care. Diversion Specialist are to oversee the delivery and care coordination of services, make referrals, provide community linkages This position will conduct child safety assessments, complete family assessments and 30- day home visits minimally (or more frequent visits as identified as needed depending on the dynamic of the family) for families served in Orange County. The Diversion Specialist will coordinate and facilitate Family Team Conferences in a flexible, responsive, culturally competent service delivery system. This position will provide family stabilization support to children and families and coordinate with all members of the Family Team including caregivers, providers, DCF and informal and natural supports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

We understand the importance that every provider, parent and employee plays in the success of our mission to protect and inspire every child, every day.  An essential function of all employees is to provide excellent customer service by being professional and respectful in all interactions each and every day.  It is also expected that all employees are timely and responsive in their communication with others.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·         Duties in other counties as assigned.

This list of functions is not intended to be exhaustive.  The agency reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related area of study

o   Related degrees include:  human services, criminology, juvenile justice, psychology, sociology, counseling, special education, education, human development, child development, family development, marriage and family therapy, and nursing

• 2 years’ experience in child welfare services.
• State of Florida Child Welfare Certification (CWCM)

PREFERRED:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

SKILLS:

REQUIRED:

·         Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

·         Conducts self in a professional manner with colleagues, peers, and clients. Demonstrates professional behavior toward clients consistent to the enhancement of the client’s dignity and well-being. Upholds established policies and professional standards of conduct.

·         Effective leadership and planning skills

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·         Must be capable of completing assignments with minimum guidance and supervision.

·         Ability to objectively coach & mentor staff through complex & difficult issues

·         Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and execute tasks to meet deadlines.

·         Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

·         Ability to analyze, integrate and report data

·         Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

·         Ability to represent and promote positive and solution-oriented behaviors within their team and the organization.

·         Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence & sensitivity to population served

·      Ability to travel

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

·         Thorough Background Screening upon hire including FBI, FDLE, Local Law check, Employment Reference check, DMV check, Criminal Records check, Social Security Trace & Drug Screening.  FDLE check will be run at least every 5 years.

·         Travel- local: 10% per week, long-distance: 1% per month

·         Attend at least 15 hours of in-service training annually

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:                 (N=Needed     P=Preferred)

Analyzing (N), Bending-neck (P), Bending-waist (P), Calculations (P),

Carrying/Lifting (P), Climbing (P), Crawling/Crouching (P), Finger Movements (N), Handling Objects (N), Kneeling (P), Pushing/Pulling (P), Reaching (P), Reading & Comprehending (N), Reasoning (N), Sitting (P), Squatting (P), Standing (P), Twisting-neck (P), Twisting-waist (P), Walking (P), Writing (N)