Wellness Specialist
Gulf Coast JFCS · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $50,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Provide case management to families in Florida.
- Offer crisis intervention and support services.
- Connect families with community resources.
- Requires driving and personal vehicle use.
- Make a difference in children's lives.
About the role
About The Role
Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
What You Will Do
The Wellness Specialist is a non-exempt position responsible for providing intensive case management services to parents and caregivers of children in Hillsborough County, Florida. This position will assist in strengthening and stabilizing placements for children by connecting families to specialized services supporting child safety and well-being.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide intensive case management services to parents, caregivers, and children, to help meet the family's needs and stabilize the placement.
- Provide crisis intervention services, when needed, to assist in stabilizing families and ensuring safety for the children in care.
- Provide effective role modeling and psychoeducation to support parents and caregivers in learning trauma-informed ways to manage the challenging behavior of the children in care.
- Provide information, referral, and follow-up for appropriate ancillary community counseling, psychiatric services, financial, employment, parenting, housing, and other services as deemed appropriate to meet family needs.
- Complete documentation with all families where an intake was completed, and conduct ongoing evaluations of clients' progress on therapeutic goals.
- Provide support to parents and caregivers to assist with the impact of trauma experienced as a result of caring for children, including de-escalation, processing support, identifying coping skills, etc.
- At discharge, assess service plan goals and connect families to wraparound services, as needed.
- Attend meetings with parents or caregivers, as needed, to serve as an advocate on their behalf.
- Provide on-call services as assigned, abiding by the program's on-call policy and procedure.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
What We Offer
- $50,000 salary
- 15 PTO Days per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Healthcare Concierge
- Financial Wellness Program
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
- Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
- Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
- Mileage Reimbursement
- An opportunity to make the world a better place!
What You Need
- High School Diploma plus four (4) years of experience in human services.
- Bachelor's degree in a human service field preferred.
- A specialized certification, such as a Certified Addictions Professional (CAP), may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must participate in continuing education/training each year.
- Thorough knowledge of human development and practices.
- Ability to demonstrate strong crisis intervention skills and remain neutral.
- Conducts self in a professional manner with colleagues, peers, and clients.
- Demonstrates professional behavior toward clients consistent with the enhancement of the client’s dignity and well-being.
- Exhibits willingness to assist colleagues, assumes additional responsibilities willingly, and works varying hours to meet client accessibility.
- Ability to work in the family's home on a weekly basis.
- Ability to work under stressful situations.
- Potential exposure to clients who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive.
- Potential exposure to communicable diseases.
- Ability to work overtime as a salaried professional when required.
- As a requirement of this position, you must use your personal car to transport clients and have active automobile insurance.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage.
Key skills/competency
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Psychoeducation
- Client Advocacy
- Documentation
- Human Services
- Child Welfare
- Family Support
- Microsoft Office Suite
Skills & topics
- Wellness Specialist
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Child Welfare
- Family Support
- Human Services
- Psychoeducation
- Client Advocacy
- Therapeutic Goals
- Hillsborough County
- Microsoft Office
- Driving
- Florida
- Non-profit
- Social Work
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your human services experience, crisis intervention skills, and knowledge of human development.
- Address requirements directly: Ensure your application clearly states your High School Diploma, four years of human services experience, and valid driver's license.
- Showcase soft skills: Emphasize your strong communication, professional demeanor, and ability to work under stress in your application and during interviews.
- Prepare for client interaction: Be ready to discuss your experience with client advocacy, role modeling, and working with diverse populations.
- Demonstrate commitment: Express your passion for making a difference in children's and families' lives, aligning with Gulf Coast JFCS's mission.
Technical preparation
Master Microsoft Office Suite for documentation.,Familiarize with common case management software.,Review resources on trauma-informed care.,Practice crisis intervention techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging client situation handled.,How do you manage stress and difficult behaviors?,Share an experience advocating for a client.,How do you build rapport with families?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the main responsibilities of a Wellness Specialist at Gulf Coast JFCS?
- The Wellness Specialist at Gulf Coast JFCS provides intensive case management services to parents and caregivers of children in Hillsborough County, Florida. This includes crisis intervention, psychoeducation, connecting families to community resources, documentation, and client advocacy, all aimed at strengthening and stabilizing placements for children.
- What qualifications are essential for the Wellness Specialist role at Gulf Coast JFCS?
- Essential qualifications include a High School Diploma with at least four years of human services experience. A Bachelor's degree in a human service field is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong communication skills, a valid driver's license with auto insurance, and the ability to work in clients' homes are also required.
- Does Gulf Coast JFCS offer professional development for a Wellness Specialist?
- Yes, Gulf Coast JFCS offers continuous training and professional development opportunities. They also may provide individual and group supervision for license-eligible candidates to help fulfill state requirements, depending on staff availability.
- What is the work environment like for a Wellness Specialist at Gulf Coast JFCS?
- The role involves working directly with families in their homes and requires the ability to work under stressful situations. There may be potential exposure to clients who are verbally or physically aggressive, and to communicable diseases. The position also involves providing on-call services and potential overtime.
- What benefits does Gulf Coast JFCS offer to a Wellness Specialist?
- Gulf Coast JFCS offers a competitive salary of $50,000, 15 PTO days, 13 paid holidays, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additional benefits include a 403b Savings Plan with a 25% match, mileage reimbursement, and various supplementary insurance options.
- Is travel required for the Wellness Specialist position at Gulf Coast JFCS?
- Yes, travel is required as the Wellness Specialist will work in families' homes on a weekly basis and may need to transport clients using their personal vehicle. A valid driver's license and active automobile insurance are mandatory for this role.