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RAP HOUSE (Residential Youth Shelter) - New Port Richey

Youth Care Specialist I: Part-time. Salary $10.50 hour, based on education and direct experience working with adolescents in a residential facility. HSD/GED; AA a plus; 2 years direct child/youth care experience preferred.

NEW BEGINNINGS YOUTH SHELTER - Brooksville

Youth Care Specialist I: Part-time positions available. Salary $10.50 hour, based on education and direct experience working with adolescents in a residential facility. HSD/GED; AA a plus; 2 years direct child/youth care experience preferred.

Program Director: MA/MSW degree; Florida Licensure required; 8+ years experience in a human service organization of which 5+ years shall have been in administrative/clinical program management and 3+ years in direct service. High profile mid-management position reporting to VP CINS/FINS. Directs and manages residential program with accountability for full operational, functional and budgetary aspects of program. Requires significant interaction with community and professional leaders in the establishment and maintenance of relationships and network within the regional service areas. Identifies regional problems impacting children and families, and suggests creative, proactive responses in conjunction with the Vice President, Clinical Services and programs. Requires exceptional verbal and written communication skills; the ability to work as a team member in researching and drafting grants/proposals; the ability to adapt and function effectively as both a leader and a contributing team member and the ability to conceptualize strategically to assure the appropriate programmatic response to identifiable regional needs. Salary based on education and experience.

ALPHA - Pasco County

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LAKELAND - CINS/FINS

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PLATHE ROAD - New Port Richey

Data Entry Specialist II: Part-time. High School Diploma or GED required; AA or Business School preferred; 6+ years related work experience. Computer literacy including database; good written and oral communication skills required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Access. Salary based on education and experience.

ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES OF PASCO - New Port Richey

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ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES OF PASCO - Dade City

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CINS/FINS - DADE CITY

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FAMILY INTERVENTION TEAM - NEW PORT RICHEY

Family Counselor: Masters Degree; 0-3 years post Masters clinical\counseling experience or Bachelor’s Degree; 4+ years post Bachelors experience directly in human services, preferably in counseling. Conducts crisis intervention and other assessments, prepare treatment plans; psycho-socials; assure clinical contract and regulatory compliance goals; provide case management and family intervention and counseling, provide home visits as appropriate. Participate as part of county-wide rotating on-call team 24/7 to provide crises intervention, assessment, and family support intervention. Salary based on education and experience.

FAMILY INTERVENTION TEAM - DADE CITY

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PARENTING PROGRAM - PASCO COUNTY

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CBC CASE MANAGEMENT - HILLSBOROUGH

Case Management Coordinator: BA/BSW or MA/MSW; direct experience in FC/Adoption preferred. Possess demonstrated knowledge of community resources. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to document in a clear, concise manner. Possess skills necessary to assess, interpret and deliver care-related information concerning the life-span development of children and families. Possess a positive attitude concerning all aspects of working in a challenging environment, including significant patience and respect for children and families who can become quite angry and demanding, sensitivity to cultural needs and willingness to serve as a positive member of a working team. Must possess a valid Florida Drivers License and be insurable by the Agency’s current insurance carrier. Computer Literate. Must complete Florida certification as a Case Management Coordinator. Salary based on education and experience.

Support Services Aide: HSD / GED required; AA preferred. Experience in Human Services or child care preferred. This position will provide transport for children in the CBC program and to assist the Family Care Team. Must possess a valid Florida drivers license, CDL preferred, pass a DMV check, and be insurable by the Agency’s current insurance carrier. Salary based on education and experience.

GEORGE W. HARRIS JR., RUNAWAY AND YOUTH CRISIS SHELTER - BARTOW

Youth Care Specialist I: Part-time. Salary $10.50 hour, based on education and direct experience working with adolescents in a residential facility. HSD/GED; AA a plus; 2 years direct child/youth care experience preferred.

Youth Care Specialist I - On Call: Part-time. Salary $10.50 hour, based on education and direct experience working with adolescents in a residential facility. HSD/GED; AA a plus; 2 years direct child/youth care experience

Outreach Caseworker: AA / BA preferred; HSD or GED required. Responsible for outreach, development, and community education activities in Polk County under the supervision of the Program Director. Will conduct education and outreach and to offer emergency shelter and related services to young people who have been, or who are at risk of being sexually abused or exploited. Responsible for the clinical delivery of services including individual, family, and group therapies; clinical assessment; participation in clinical treatment teams; clinical training presentations under supervision of Program Director; authoring and maintenance of all clinical documentation requirements including clinical treatment plans and assurance of clinical contract and regulatory compliance goals. Advanced written and verbal communication skills; and, a wide range of internal and external relationships required. Salary based on education and experience.

SAFE CHILDREN COALITION OF MANATEE COUNTY

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SAFE CHILDREN COALITION OF DESOTO COUNTY

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SAFE CHILDREN COALITION OF SARASOTA COUNTY

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FAMILY INTERVENTION TEAM - Polk County

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COMMUNITY BASED CARE - Osceola County

Change Management Specialist: Bachelor's Degree in Human/Social Services field required; MAPP Certification Preferred. Responsible for monitoring and evaluating case management services; establishing and implementing internal control systems to monitor compliance with program requirements. This position ensures program compliance and recommends efficiency and effectiveness measures to improve program performance. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as proficiency in FSFN, Word Processing software, Excel,Email and Internet applications. Salary based on education and experience.


If you are interested in volunteering at our organization, please contact the Human Resources department at the number listed below.

For more information, please contact our Human Resources Department at:
727.835.4166 Phone
727.835.3947 Fax
info@yfainc.org


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