Family Support Specialist
12 days ago
Orlando
Job DescriptionOVERVIEW The Better Together team seeks a Family Support Specialist to serve on the Strike Team and provide direct, hands-on support to families during deployments. The Better Together STRIKE – Special Tactical Reserve for Key Emergencies – Team provides rapid-response to critical organizational needs, unexpected crises, and urgent opportunities. This particular role ensures that families in crisis receive timely care coordination, critical resources, and consistent follow-up while also equipping local teams and volunteers with effective family support strategies. The Family Support Specialist temporarily fills gaps in regions with staffing shortages or high caseloads, ensuring no family is left without the care and support they need. An ideal candidate will have a Human Service-related degree and a Masters in Social Work or equivalent experience working with vulnerable children and families. They should feel called to help children and families in crisis and share our passion for keeping children out of foster care and families together. They should have demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, organization, networking, coaching/training, and motivating volunteers and the community. He or she will be a self-starter who is comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision, has a demonstrated ability to analyze problems and find creative solutions, and thrives when challenged. CULTURE AND FIT At Better Together, we are a mission-first team that shows up with purpose, humility, and grit. Our culture is shaped by five core values that guide how we lead, how we serve, and how we grow. If these values reflect who you are and how you work, you may be a great fit for our team. • We Love Others: We lead with empathy, humility, and integrity. We treat every person with dignity, make people feel seen and valued, and do what’s right even when it’s hard., • Do you treat people with respect, no matter their background or behavior?, • Do you make decisions based on what’s best for others, not just yourself?, • We Choose Gratitude: Gratitude fuels our joy and shapes how we show up. We focus on what’s possible, not what’s missing. We uplift others, celebrate progress, and keep perspective—even in the tough seasons., • Do you stay positive and solutions-focused when challenges arise?, • Do you regularly speak encouragement and appreciation to your teammates?, • We Are Ideal Team Players: We are hungry, humble, and people-smart. We take initiative, lift others up, and work wisely with all kinds of people. The best teams aren’t made of perfect people—they’re made of teachable ones., • Do you take ownership and go the extra mile without being asked?, • Are you open to feedback and constantly looking for ways to grow?, • We Do Hard Things: We don’t quit when things get hard. We press in with courage, keep a growth mindset, and do whatever it takes to get the job done. We don’t waste time on drama—we stay focused on the mission., • Do you rise to challenges with resilience and a clear head?, • Do you consistently push through discomfort to deliver results?, • We’re All In: We carry the mission in our hearts and act like owners. We take full responsibility, build capacity in ourselves and others, and do the work that matters most., • Are you passionate about transforming lives and communities through your work?, • Direct Family Support, • Training & Capacity Building, • Serve as the primary point of contact for families during deployments, conducting thorough needs assessments and coordinating appropriate care., • Connect families with volunteer host families, mentors, and community resources to ensure timely and effective support., • Coordinate short-term child care placements, mentorship connections, and other wraparound services to stabilize families in crisis., • Onboard, train, and mentor new Family Support Managers, ensuring alignment with program standards and core values., • Provide ongoing skills training in areas such as case management, volunteer engagement, and family advocacy., • Facilitate peer-to-peer learning opportunities across regions., • Monitor FSM performance and provide constructive feedback to strengthen skills and confidence., • Partner closely with Regional Executive Directors and other regional leaders to identify needs and resource gaps., • Maintain clear communication and reporting on strike team activities and FSM training progress., • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), • Bachelor of Science in Human Services (BSHS), • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, • Bachelor of Arts in Counseling, • Bachelor of Science in Public Health, • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a focus on Human Services, • Bachelor of Science in Community Health, • Bachelor of Arts in Nonprofit Management, • Bachelor of Science in Family Studies, • Available for statewide deployment, sometimes with less than 72 hours’ notice., • A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and car insurance are required., • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is necessary. Extended hours may be required for events, meetings, training, emergencies, or natural disasters., • Maintain regular communication with team members to coordinate efforts and provide timely updates., • Proficiency or ability to quickly learn the following platforms:, • Salesforce, • Zapier, • WordPress, • BasecampPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, • Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 20-30 pounds. A majority of your work time in this role will be spent in the community, helping families. Individuals in this role must be comfortable functioning and making decisions in crisis situations. This can involve personally helping individuals relocate to safe spaces and transporting to a safe space. Additionally, individuals in this role will be expected to attend weekly in-person or virtual team meetings and discuss the status of their cases with the team. There also will be quarterly in-person team meetings during which goals will be set and you will be expected to make suggestions on how to seize new opportunities. Compensation and Benefits: Better Together offers a competitive annual salary of $58,000 - $64,000 and a benefits package, which includes a health benefit and generous paid leave plan: • Medical (99% employer paid, employee only), • Dental, • Vision, • Life Insurance, • Paid Holidays, • Paid Time off Accommodation Requests: If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact our Human Resources department at . We will make every effort to provide appropriate accommodations and ensure that you have a fair and equitable experience. Essential Job Functions: The essential functions of this position have been outlined in the job description. If you have any questions about the job's physical or mental requirements, please reach out to us for more information. QUESTIONS Please direct any questions to . Powered by JazzHR hHMoEEmmDa