Assistant Family Support Specialist-Bilingual (Spanish/English) in Tampa, Florida at Easter Seals Florida Inc

Salary will be $48,000-$51,000 per year (based on experience)

Full-time position 37.5 hours per week (plus insurance and time off benefits)

About Easterseals Florida

Easterseals Florida delivers impactful services through 52 programs statewide, supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. The Incredible Years program is a free evidence-based program that is offered to parents of young children in Hillsborough County to promote children's emotional regulation, social competence, language skills, school readiness, and relationships with others.

Easterseals Florida is seeking a dynamic, organized, and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Assistant Family Support Specialist in Tampa for the Incredible Years Program. This program serves children ages 3 to 8 and their families, providing group-based therapeutic sessions that support early mental health intervention.

The Assistant Family Support Specialist will facilitate parent/guardian groups, as well as child-focused group and in-home sessions. This role is also responsible for ensuring program compliance and supporting the successful achievement of grant deliverables while contributing to positive outcomes for participating families.

What we offer:

• Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• 401(K) Savings Plan
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Work Life Balance
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

A Snapshot of what you'll do:

• Provide services at various locations throughout Hillsborough County (driving is an essential responsibility)
• Facilitate parent/guardian and children group and in-home sessions
• Work with community agencies and coordinate agency collaboration
• Market the Incredible years program to community agencies and families
• Assist in and attend community outreach events at schools, family information fairs, open houses, disability resource events, and family nights
• Establish a comfortable group environment
• Encourage positive group interaction, keeping the focus of the conversation on the situation or issue
• Support the objectives and philosophy of the Incredible Years program and Easterseals Florida

Qualifications:

• Bilingual Skills (Spanish/English)
• Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, early education, or a related field
• Minimum one-year direct experience in a related field
• Excellent customer service skills
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented self-starter who can efficiently handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• An energetic and professional individual who will promote a positive, respectful, and team-based environment
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, for program related business (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.