Family Support Services Specialist Part Time (7781)
Company: Lutheran Services Florida
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: March 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children
are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant . LSF is
looking for a talented Family Support Services Specialist who wants
to make an impact in the lives of others. This is a part-time role.
Purpose & Impact: Family Support Services Specialists are intended
to provide assistance and support to the Case Management
Organization by performing tasks such as client transportation,
supervised visitation, supervision of children awaiting foster care
placement. Essential Functions: Transport clients and children to
and from program placements, supervised visits, medical and dental
appointments. Prepare required reports and other documentation as
instructed by unit supervisor. Attend and participate in
staff/professional trainings, meetings and supervision sessions.
May assist with administrative tasks and responsibilities such as
answering agency phones, filing, completion of client referrals,
drug test administration for clients. Evening hours required
(second or third shift) and some weekends. Other Functions:
Responsible to carry and maintain an agency cell phone 24 hours a
day. Function in the community without direct supervision. Function
professionally on a team. Physical Requirements: Ability to drive
and required to drive Agency or personal vehicle. Ability to use
sit for long periods of time and write notes as required. Adapt to
Irregular working hours (some shift work), perform light lifting.
Valid driver's license and appropriate auto liability insurance
required. Certified First Aid/CPR and crisis intervention. Good
verbal and written skills. Must maintain confidentiality of all
client information. Education: High School diploma, some college
preferred. Experience: One to three (1-3) years' experience in
community service agencies preferred. Skills: Must have good time
management, organizational, verbal and written communication and
interpersonal skills. Ability to function in a multi-cultural
environment effectively with clients, co-workers, volunteers,
government agencies and general public. Dependability, discretion
and good judgement. Other: Must demonstrate sensitivity to our
service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and
needs. Principal Accountabilities: Reports to unit supervisor. Team
player with co-workers and administrators. Accurate complete and
timely submission of required documents and reports. Adherence to
all licensing and quality assurance standards. Liaison to
government, courts, schools and community providers. Adherence to
agency policies and procedures. Why work for LSF? LSF offers 60
programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of
populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of
the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need.
Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore
areas of interest within the organization. LSF is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer. Lutheran Services Florida is mandated
to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with
the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as
outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally,
pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must
ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a
clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and
its requirements. For more information on background screening
requirements please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Equal
Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all
applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For
further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from
the Department of Labor.
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