Family Support Specialist I - Bilingual - Healthy Families
POLK_BoCCBartow, Florida, United States
Posted November 5, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is the governing body responsible for managing Polk County's operations. The BoCC oversees a wide range of services including budgeting, tax levies, public safety, health programs, infrastructure development, and environmental protection. Its key value proposition lies in its comprehensive oversight and management of county-wide initiatives to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
Job Description
Family Support Specialist I - Bilingual - Healthy Families: The Family Support Specialist is responsible for optimizing the home environment for the physical and mental well-being of children who are at risk of being abused/neglected, and their families.
Requirements
- High school graduate or acceptable equivalency diploma
- One year experience working with infants or young children
- One year experience working with or providing services to children and families
- One year experience working with culturally diverse populations
- Demonstrated knowledge of infant and child development
- Openness to reflective practice
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Valid driver's license
Benefits
- Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- FRS Retirement
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Education Incentives
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Wellness Incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Employee Gym
- Free Employee Health Clinic