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Job Locations US-FL-Tallahassee
  ***HORULY RATE OF $15.00***   Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.    CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times.  Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.   Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!   As a Data Management Specialist inputs, validates, and consolidates data in CHS information systems. Overall, the Data Management Specialist contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.   WHY JOIN CHS? - Uplifting mission-driven work culture - Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history! - Growth and professional development opportunities - Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays   Primary Job Functions 1. Input, validate, and consolidate data in CHS information systems. - Accurately enter all required program information adhering to strict deadlines. - Enter program referrals, admissions and discharges, authorizations and placements, service events, monthly outcomes data, critical incidents and other miscellaneous information collected. - Attend weekly meeting addressing issues, changes, sharing of information, and offering ideas or solutions. - Locate program information including historical data, client eligibility, provider placement data, and legal status histories. - Query system to access specific information and correct data entry errors. - Audit data to identify errors and notify system administrator of problems. - Perform routine validation sampling. - Assist in QI file auditing exercises in preparation for federal and state monitoring visits. - Assist with consumer and provider calls, logging complaints, and responding to requests; forward to supervisor for review. - Assist users via phone on data entry sometimes performed by field staff. 2. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment. - Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends. - Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process. - Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations. - Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary. - Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time. - Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.   Job Qualifications Education, Licenses & Certifications: - High school diploma or GED equivalent, required. - Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire required, with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle. Experience: - Two years of experience working with spreadsheets and databases, required.   Competencies Knowledge of: - INSURANCE/MEDICAID CLAIMS PROCESS | QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS | WEB BASED APPLICATIONS - DATA VALIDATION FUNCTIONS | CLIENT INFORMATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE Skills and Proficiency in: - Planning, project management, organization and time management - Oral and written communication, including presentation and platform - Collaboration, teamwork, consulting, facilitation, coaching and mentoring - Computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to: - Perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision. - Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments. - Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results. - Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality. - Handle highly stressful, sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries. - Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values. - Be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change   Together, good can be done.
Job ID
2024-9129
Job Locations US-FL-Tallahassee
  ***SALARY OF $65,000*** Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.    CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times.  Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.   Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!     The Family Resource Centers Directoroversees the planning, development and delivery of Family Resource Center (FRC) programs and related support services that facilitate the achievement of program outcomes. The incumbent oversees the offering of a comprehensive set of coordinated trauma-informed services that support family well-being, including the direct provision of services to client families. Overall, theFamily Resource Centers Directorcontributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive solutions for children and families.     WHY JOIN CHS? - Uplifting mission-driven work culture - Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history! - Growth and professional development opportunities - Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays - Opportunity to make a positive difference in children and families within your own community!   Primary Job Functions 1. Oversee the planning, development and delivery of trauma-informed FRC programs and related support services that facilitate the achievement of program outcomes. Program Operations Oversight - Ensure a warm, welcoming, supportive and organized FRC with clear information for clients and staff about services provided. - Oversee the delivery of FRC program services, including groups, classes and individual work. - Support the continued growth and development of FRC initiatives, including identifying opportunities for additional funding, designing and implementing new programs, and continuously striving to enhance FRC work as an integral part of the CHS mission. - Work closely with Early Childhood, Behavioral Health and other providers to assure trauma-informed and effective services are being implemented throughout the FRC. - Represent the FRC and CHS with regulatory and other legislative/community bodies, including funders, outside agencies, service provider groups and committees. - Participate in monitoring visits, audits and other related activities. - Provide consistency in service delivery, with attention to inclusive practices and integration of component areas in partnership with other program directors and CHS leadership. Program Administration - Act as primary liaison with the contracted funder to build stakeholder relationships and work with contract administrative matters. - Build and maintain relationships with regional and area leadership connected to the FRC site locations. - Develop communication plans for program sites and area leadership. - Participate in contract negotiation, ensuring contract terms and conditions are in CHS’s best interest. - Ensure FRC match requirements are met; assist with grant writing, when necessary. - Oversee compliance with CHS, Council of Accreditation, contractua and outcome standards and requirements. - Provide training and guidance to individuals supporting individual programs provided through the Family Resource Center. - Oversee management of contract documents, reports, records and correspondence; maintain accurate and complete documentation of associated activities and an inventory of all deadlines. - Assist with the development of the FRC budget and monitoring of site fiscal performance. - Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.   2. Recruit, develop and lead a team capable of supporting CHS performance and growth strategies (complying with COA Standard TS, when appropriate), while fostering an engaging, positive work environment. - Recruit, supervise and support team members and foster their professional development, including the transfer of knowledge obtained through training. - Establish annual team goals and objectives; track and report results. - Coach, support and evaluate team member performance, taking corrective action if needed. - Deliver timely communication through regular management and team meetings. - Comply and confirm compliance with CHS code of conduct, policies, practices and other legal obligations. - Implementing policies and practices designed to prevent, recognize and respond to work-related stress. - Participate in succession planning to build the bench strength necessary for future talent needs. - Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends. - Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process. - Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time. - Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.   Job Qualifications Education, Licenses & Certifications: - MA/MS in Human Services, Social Work or related field from an accredited university, required. - Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. - Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire required, with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle. Experience: - Two or more years of experience working with at-risk populations. - Two years of management/supervisory experience, required. - Experience in community organization or place-based strategies, preferred. - Experience in grant writing, budgetary and fiscal management experience, preferred.   Competencies Knowledge of: FAMILY/SOCIAL SERVICES | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | COMMUNITY RESOURCES | GRANT WRITING Skills and Proficiency in: - Planning, organization and time management, oral and written communication. - Data management and analytics, project administration and management. - Interpersonal relationship building, collaboration, teaming, coaching and mentoring. - Computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to: - Supervise others, with coaching skills that result in accomplishing goals through direct reports. - Perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision. - Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments. - Handle stressful, sensitive situations; preserve confidentiality and professional boundaries. - Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality. - Solve practical problems and document results using sound judgment. - Interact effectively with children/families from diverse backgrounds. - Set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients; act decisively to protect clients, when necessary. - Assess and apply proper intervention strategies. - Recognize social/economic/environment factor importance in personal/family problem development and resolution. - Be sensitive to service population’s cultural/socioeconomic characteristics. - Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results. - Be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change.   Together, good can be done.
Job ID
2024-9088
Job Locations US-FL-Tallahassee
    Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.    CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times.  Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.   Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!   The Family Resource Specialist designs and implements a local system of family involvement so that families have access to support, information, and training. Overall, the Family Resource Specialist contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community, and early childhood solutions for children and families.   WHY JOIN CHS? - Uplifting mission-driven work culture - Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history! - Growth and professional development opportunities - Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays   Primary Job Functions 1. Design and implement a local system of family involvement so that families have access to support, information and training. - Facilitate networking opportunities for families. - Work closely with local and state organizations to keep abreast of and share current topics and initiatives. - Actively research specific information on local resources and provide this information to families. - Assist in maintaining lending library. - Represent the families’ interest at community and statewide events, forums and meetings. - Disseminate materials created by the local and state Early Steps offices. - Participate in conference calls, teleconferences, trainings, meetings and other statewide activities as established by the local and state Early Steps (ES) offices. - Assist in the coordination of the Family Participation Surveys distributed by the Early Steps state office; conduct local surveys as necessary. - Create and conduct trainings for families based on local family needs. Provide training to ES administrators, service coordinators, and providers regarding best practices for working with families within the ES system.  Conduct training as mandated by the ES state office. - Create and distribute quarterly newsletter to families and partners regarding upcoming trainings, networking opportunities, initiatives, etc. - Participate in the development and revision of local policies and procedures within local Early Steps offices. - Provide community resource information quarterly to the Director of Central Directory. - Develop an Annual Action Plan and submits semi-annual updates to the local and state Early Steps offices. - Conduct training for Early Steps administrators, service coordinators, and providers on the best practices for working with Early Steps System families. 2.  Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment. - Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends. - Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process. - Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations. - Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary. - Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time. - Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.   Job Qualifications Education, Licenses & Certifications: - High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required. - Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited university, in Human Services related field, preferred. - Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire required, with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle. Experience: - Must be a parent or family member of a child who has received early intervention services or would have been eligible for Early Steps services.   Competencies Knowledge of: - EARLY STEPS PROGRAM | COMMUNITY RESOURCES Skills and Proficiency in: - Planning, project management, organization and time management - Oral and written communication, including presentation and platform - Collaboration, teamwork, consulting, facilitation, coaching and mentoring - Computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to: - Coordinate networking opportunities for families (i.e. playgroups). - Interact with diverse cultures. - Complete home visits. - Perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision. - Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments. - Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results. - Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality. - Handle highly stressful, sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries. - Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values. - Be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change      Together, good can be done.  
Job ID
2024-9084
Job Locations US-FL-Tallahassee
    ***STARTING SALARY OF $45,500***   Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.    CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times.  Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.   Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!   The Clinical Counselor provides behavioral health assessment and counseling information and services to individuals and families with the goal to promote recovery and overall wellbeing. The incumbent assesses and/or identifies client and family needs; plans, coordinates, provides and evaluates necessary services and treatments; and assists and counsels individuals and families by delineating alternatives, helping to articulate goals and providing needed information and treatment services. Overall, the Clinical Counselor contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive solutions for children and families.     WHY JOIN CHS? - Uplifting mission-driven work culture - Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history! - Growth and professional development opportunities - Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays - Opportunity to make a positive difference in children and families within your own community!   Primary Job Functions 1. Provide behavioral health assessment and counseling information and services to individuals and families with the goal to promote recovery and overall wellbeing in a CHS office/facility, client home or school community setting. Clinical Services Program: - Provide supportive clinical counseling services, such as individual, group and family therapy, including TBOS, Outpatient or BHOS, as necessary. - Deliver evidence-based treatment interventions (e.g., Trauma-Focused Care, Infant Mental Health). - Complete billable units and enter applicable data into the Client Information System (CIS) and other data systems in a timely manner as required by the program and/or contract requirements. - Facilitate psycho-educational classes and/or groups such as parenting skills, independent living skills, anger management, behavior management, substance abuse, MAPP/Pride training, etc. - Provide case management services including information, plan referral and linkages, where appropriate. - Coordinate services with other professionals/para-professionals; liaise with other social service agencies and organizations. - Provide in-depth clinical assessment, diagnosis of clinical conditions, treatment plans and intervention under the supervision of a licensed clinician, including one of the following: TBOS, Outpatient or BHOS services (only provided in Residential settings), when necessary. - Oversee the behavioral program or treatment interventions associated with the client’s treatment plan. - Participate in peer review process to oversee that services provided comply with contract, Medicaid and licensing requirements, COA, and internal quality assurance standards. - Coordinate and supervise therapeutic family visitation, when necessary. - Review and monitor billing for clinical services. - Train direct care team members regarding components of the individualized treatment plan, when necessary. - Meet established program productivity goals while upholding the CHS standard of care. 2.  Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment. - Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends. - Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process. - Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations. - Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary. - Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time. - Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.   Job Qualifications Education, Licenses & Certifications: - MA/MS from an accredited university/college in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling – OR –MA/MS from an accredited university/college with a major in the field of Nursing, Rehabilitation, Special Education, Health Education or a related human services field AND have completed graduate level coursework in at least 4 of the following 13 content areas: human growth and development, diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology, human sexuality, counseling theories and techniques, group theories and practice, dynamics of marriage and family systems, individual evaluation and assessment, career and lifestyle assessment; research and program evaluation, personality theories, social and cultural foundations, counseling in the community settings, and substance use disorders. - FL Drivers’ License within 30 days/hire, along with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle. - For the Early Learning Centers Support Team:  A non-licensed candidate shall be a registered intern working towards licensure to be considered. - Active, unrestricted State of Florida clinical license in Mental Health, Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy or Psychology (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT), strongly preferred. Experience: - Two years of post-Bachelors experience working with at-risk children and families or one year post-Masters experience. - Two years of experience providing services to persons with behavioral health disorders and/or the ability to be supervised by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts (LPHA). - Three years of experience dealing with emotionally disturbed children/adolescents, preferred.   Competencies Knowledge of: - COMMUNITY RESOURCES Skills and Proficiency in: - Planning, organization and time management, oral & written communication - Interpersonal Relationship Building, Collaboration, Teaming - Computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to: - Perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision. - Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments. - Handle stressful, sensitive situations; preserve confidentiality and professional boundaries. - Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality. - Solve practical problems and document results using sound judgment. - Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values. - Interact effectively with children/families from diverse backgrounds - Set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients; act decisively to protect clients, when necessary - Assess and apply proper intervention strategies - Identify and understand environmental stressors - Recognize importance of social, economic, environmental factors in the development and resolution of personal/family problems - Be sensitive to service population’s cultural/socioeconomic characteristics - Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results. - Be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change.   Together, good can be done.
Job ID
2024-9026
Job Locations US-FL-Tallahassee
  SIGN-ON BONUS of $2,000 is being offered! $1,000 upon 90 day completion and $1,000 after completing twelve months! ** ***HOURLY RATE OF $17.30*** Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.    CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times.  Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.   Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!   The Healthy Start Care Coordinatorprovides direct client services to pregnant women, infants, children and their parents/guardians, to improve birth and health outcomes. Overall, the Healthy Start Care Coordinator  contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.   WHY JOIN CHS? - Uplifting mission-driven work culture - Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history! - Growth and professional development opportunities - Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays   Primary Job Functions   1.  Provide appropriate modeling techniques, education and other supportive services to prenatal women, infants, and children up to age of three and their parents/guardians to improve birth and health outcomes. - Screen and assess families referred to the Healthy Start program to determine individual needs. - Develop individualized plans of care and family support plans for each client that clearly identifies specific goals, objectives and service needs. - Provide ongoing care to clients through intensive home visitation, and enhanced home visitation that includes education, screenings and referrals and other direct services as needed. - Support healthy pregnancy and infant growth and development by ensuring all pregnant women and children have access to health services. - Facilitate access to community resources. - Provide client with referrals for resources to address access to care barriers, such as transportation for various activities to include medical appointments, support services, etc. - Facilitate parent classes, where appropriate, to provide education and support - Assist in strengthening parent-child interaction by teaching positive parenting skills. - Administer educational developmentally focused home visit lessons and activities. - Provide appropriate education and other supportive services as delineated in individualized plans of care that may include pregnancy health, newborn care, breastfeeding, smoking cessation, nutrition, childbirth, parenting and emotional support. - Create and maintain client case records, documenting activities as required by the contract and CHS standards. This includes initial assessments, goal planning, progress notes, termination summaries and other records. - Enter necessary information into required software systems in a timely and accurate manner. - Meet with supervisor as scheduled to evaluate client status. - Perform all job functions, using approved curriculum and tools, as set forth by the Healthy Start contractual requirements to ensure the delivery of quality services. 2.  Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment. - Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends. - Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process. - Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations. - Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary. - Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time. - Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties. Job Qualifications Education, Licenses & Certifications: - Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Health Education or comparable human services field OR Licensed Registered Nurse, required. - Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle, required. - Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience: - Five years-experience in a social services, health care, public health or related field, preferred. - Experience with direct client care, preferred.   Competencies Knowledge of: - PREGNANCY HEALTH | INFANT HEALTH | CHILD DEVELOPMENT Skills and Proficiency in: - Planning, project management, organization and time management. - Oral and written communication, including presentation and platform. - Collaboration, teamwork, consulting, facilitation, coaching and mentoring. - Computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to: - Perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision. - Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments. - Make home visits and travel to local business-related activities with personal vehicle. - Recognize social, economic, cultural and environmental factors in family and personal problem resolution. - Communicate and interact effectively with team members and clients from diverse backgrounds. - Set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients; act decisively to protect clients, when necessary. - Assess and apply proper intervention strategies; be open to reflective practice. - Identify and understand environmental stressors. - Build trusting relationships with clients; demonstrate willingness to work with culturally diverse populations. - Observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals and families. - Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results. - Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality. - Handle highly stressful, sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries. - Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values. - Be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change.   ***The bonus will be paid in two installments with the first being after successful completion of your 90-day orientation period and the second installment being after your 12 months of service. This sign-on bonus is taxable; all regular payroll taxes will be withheld. In the event that you leave CHS within 12 months of your date of hire, you will be responsible for reimbursing CHS for the sign-on bonus at a pro-rated amount.    Together, good can be done.
Job ID
2023-8899