FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER OPS - 60932306 Date: Aug 12, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 858666 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER OPS - 60932306 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 60932306 Salary: $1336.92 Posting Closing Date: 08/17/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Florida Department of Children & Families – Family Safety and Community Services Program FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Salary Min 34,760.00 - Bi Weekly $1,336.92 If the typical 9-to-5 job is not for you, and you have a desire to help children and work with families in crisis, then consider working in Child Protective Investigations with the Florida Department of Children and Families.  We offer excellent benefits with affordable health plan options, a liberal sick leave and annual leave policy, 9 holidays, and 1 personal day per year.  We also have a tuition waiver program through state colleges and universities, offer FRS Retirement and Investment options, and have numerous pre and post-tax benefits plans. Description: This is work assisting professionals in the field of Child Welfare to provide client services as well as support for families.  Transportation of children is the primary responsibility but incumbents will be required to assist child protection professionals and/or social workers with clerical unit functions and/or other duties necessary to resolve problems relevant to child abuse, and/or neglect. This employee functions on an independent level while performing a variety of duties, which require initiative and sound judgment as outlined below: Location: Saint Lucie County - Applicants interested in working in counties or cities other than those listed will need to apply for the specific city/area of interest on the People First system as they are advertised. Typical Duties and Responsibilities: + Coordinates necessary transportation for families. + Maintains state vehicles clean and in good working order by performing minor preventive maintenance such as proper tire inflation and fluid levels. + Assists investigators in maintaining a caseload of families receiving social services. + Maintains liaison with community agencies and service organizations in order to determine the results of services rendered to individual clients + Provides phone and client contact support. + Submits and reviews reports and problems with the supervisor. + Maintains and updates client files. + Keeps records and prepares reports. + Participates in training. Qualifications: + A high school diploma and/or it's equivalent + Valid Florida Driver’s License + Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole is a plus + Excellent written and oral communication skills + Experience in basic Microsoft Suite Knowledge (Outlook, Excel, Word) + Telephonic skills with multiple lines + Basic understanding of vehicle/safety maintenance + Strong interpersonal skills relative to diverse populations in academic, public health, and community settings Example of knowledge, skills, and abilities: + Assisting and caring for others + Communicating effectively with coworkers, clients, and community partners + Documenting/Recording information + Establishing and maintaining working relationships + Analyzing Data or information + Coordinating travel routes + Managing confidential documents such as copying, faxing, scanning, emailing, uploading, and archiving) + Scheduling vehicle maintenance + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines; Analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills Benefits of Working for the State of Florida : Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: · No state income tax for residents of Florida · State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com Growth Opportunities: With 12,000 employees across the state, DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development. Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety . • Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment. • Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. • Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. • It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. • If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287. Special note: + Some Agency positions may require successful completion of a pre-interview assessment or work sample prior to the interview. + The ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign languages may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency's need at the time of the interview. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov . BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS APPLYING ONLINE, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE CENTER AT (877) 562-7287 The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Location: FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34951 Nearest Major Market:Port Saint Lucie