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    Support Specialist - Lenexa, United States - Lutheran Services Florida

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    ** Support Specialist (1039)**

    **Job Category****:** Community/Social Services **Supervisor****:** Tyheshia Scott **Requisition Number****:** FAMIL002097 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

    **Description**

    **Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong and communities are vibrant**.

    Since 1982, Lutheran Services Florida has been providing and sharing solutions to protect Floridas most vulnerable. Today, we are one of the largest nonprofits in Florida touching 1 in 50 Floridians with a wide range of services, including:

    early childhood education

    refugee and immigration

    mental health and substance abuse

    juvenile justice

    child welfare

    LSF is looking for a talented Support Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

    **Purpose & Impact**

    The Support Specialist is responsible for coordination and assistance with relevant duties as needed. The position will coordinate and assist contracted service partners or organizations using the facility who serve Center members. The position will be knowledgeable in community resources to provide referrals or guidance to families with school age children and provide follow up as necessary. The pay for this position is $15.00-$15.86 per hour.

    **A Day in the Life of a Support Specialist**

    Coordinate and assist service partners or organizations using the facility who serve Center members

    Assist in development and implementation of family support programming

    Refer and link families to appropriate programs and community resources as needed

    Perform daily operating procedures

    Work to support Center and collaborative outcomes

    Orient new families to the Center services and environment

    Assist families with completion of applications to community services and/or programs

    Coordinate and facilitate Center-driven programming and events

    Document services, maintain records, complete reports, purchase supplies, input data into a data base system

    Provide families with referrals and follow-up

    Support partner agencies with program registration and follow-up

    Support the efforts of all CBFRC staff

    Ensure Center is a safe warm welcoming environment for all

    Follow all CBFRC Policies and Procedures

    Perform targeted outreach as needed

    Other duties as assigned

    **Other:**

    Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service populations cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

    Understand the value and foundation of the Protective Factors framework

    Maintain cooperative working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, families, partners and the community

    Practice Family Support Principles

    Cross trained to perform daily operating procedures

    Participate in Center events and work to support contractual outcomes

    Obtain training in the Center data system: Attendance and Needs Tracking System and

    maintain member confidentiality

    Bilingual employees may be needed to review and/or translate (verbal or written

    communications)

    Attend mandatory trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

    **Physical Requirements:**

    Must have a high level of energy, positive attitude, adaptability to irregular hours.

    Work flexible hours to include some evenings and Saturdays

    **Education:**

    High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Social Work or related field preferred.

    **Experience:**

    A minimum of two years experience in serving families.

    **Skills:**

    The Specialist will be knowledgeable in community resources to provide referrals or guidance to families with school age children, providing follow up as necessary. A proven ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people. Knowledge of office equipment. Must have telephone skills and excellent communication skills.

    **Ability to Make an Impact in Multiple Areas**

    LSF offers several programs, spanning across a wide range of populations in need. This gives our team members an opportunity to learn and potentially work in programs outside of their direct area. ***Either way, members of the LSF family will play a part in transforming the lives of those in need.***

    **Community**

    A career at LSF means working and learning alongside talented professionals in a dynamic and inclusive environment. The values of our organization OPEN-MINDED, COMPASSIONATE, GENEROUS, VISIONARY and HONESTY drives each one of us.

    People working at Lutheran Services Florida treat each other like family. Whether you work on the front lines or work in an office, you share a common bond that is felt throughout the organization.

    **Growth Opportunities**

    Because of the variety of programs we offer throughout Florida, team members have the option to explore areas of interest in other programs or grow within their existing program/department.

    **Amazing benefits package *including*****:**

    Medical, dental and vision

    Teledoc (24/7 access to doctors via phone and video)

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    Long-term disability

    Employer paid life insurance (1X salary), AD&D

    Health and dependent care FSA

    13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

    Generous PTO policy

    403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match

    Tuition reimbursement

    **Additional Voluntary Benefits**

    Short-term disability

    Group life insurance

    Accident, critical illness/Cancer and hospital policy

    Legal Shield coverage

    ***Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.***

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