Family Support Technician
Defuniak Springs, FL 
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Job Description

Overview

About Lakeview Center:

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.

Overview:

Provides in home intervention services for families referred to the Family Support Team through the use of safety assessments, domestic violence education, substance use/abuse education, parenting education, referral, and community resources, etc. Under supervision of the Family Support Team Leader, the Family Support Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: home safety and maintenance, child well-being, child development, daily living skills, basic parenting skills, vocational assistance, money management, nutrition, housing, transportation, community resource/supports, parent/family support, information and referral, case management, etc.

Requirements:

* High School Diploma or GED required.
* Two (2) years' experience working with children and families or related human services field.
* Required training as assigned by supervisor completed within time frames set by contract management.
* Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
* Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Compensation:

Base pay ranges from $15.00 - $16.12 an hour based on experience. Supplemental pay (up to 8% of base pay) is applicable to certain programs at Lakeview Center, Inc.

To Apply

Interested applicants please visit and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.

LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.


Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer including Vets and Disabled. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement. For reasonable accommodation, please email us at LCIEmployment@bhcpns.org.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2 years
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