Guardian Assistance Program Specialist
Applying for:
Closing Date: July 25, 2025
Job Summary:
This is a professional position responsible for completion of eligibility steps to qualify a child (ren) for the Guardianship Assistance Program and ensuring that timely permanency is being achieved.
Essential Functions:
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Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with HFC internal and external customers
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Maintain a strong working knowledge of the available benefits for relative and non-relative caregivers
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Educate and support relative and non-relative caregivers through the approval process for eligible benefit(s), including the GAP as well as quality discussions on details regarding permanency through guardianship
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Gather required GAP items for initial approval and required re-determinations for GAP and extended GAP programs
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Completion of required background clearance checks for identified successor guardian
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Complete required steps for eligibility for GAP
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Participate in meetings and/or staffing’s involving or regarding GAP and/or permanency as appropriate and work collaboratively with case management and children’s legal services
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Train and educate others about GAP and its requirements
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Track and monitor related to GAP/EGAP, pending and approved GAP cases
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Maintain basic knowledge of young adult resources, post-secondary education support services, tuition waivers, housing assistance, aftercare services and career program to provide comprehensive guidance and support to young adults in GAP for educational/career opportunities
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Completion of reports for data monitoring and tracking of the GAP program and permanency goals
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Perform special projects as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field with Florida Child Welfare Certification is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years of experience working with children, adolescents and families in a child welfare setting is preferred.
Benefits:
Excellent benefits package with tuition assistance, domestic partner coverage, retirement and generous paid time off.
Additional Information:
Drug free workplace. Drug testing required. EOE/M/F/D/V.