Teen Parenting Engagement Specialist

Overview

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, and gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

The Teen Parenting Engagement Specialist is a non-exempt position responsible for engaging, recruiting, and managing cases of teen participants, their babies, and their families. The Teen Parenting Engagement Specialist works closely with participants to ensure successful outcomes for the family. Conducts regular in-home visits to provide an evidence-based parenting program (Nurturing Parenting) and education on child development utilizing the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ3).

• In partnership with the case management team, recruit, train, and support teen parents from Hillsborough County and Pinellas County schools, ages 14-19
• Travel to participant homes to provide in-home services that include parenting, crisis stabilization, developmental assessments, and assessing for child safety
• Create individualized goals with participants to focus on education, self-sufficiency, safety, and well-being
• Ensure that all participating babies are connected with a health provider and attend prescribed medical appointments
• Ensure that all teens are connected with an educational setting
• Maintain all required documentation in participant files to include contacts between the teen, case manager, and mentor
• Ensure that all requisite enrollment documentation is in order, including parents’ paperwork/consent
• Refer clients to resources within Hillsborough County
• Assist management in preparing reports and providing documentation and data needed by the granting agencies
• Perform other duties as assigned

• $18.32 per hour
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplemental Accident, Hospital Liability & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalency, required
• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field is preferred
• Knowledge of child/youth/teen development
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of social services available to teen parents in Hillsborough County
• Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.