SMS Specialist
Company: CENTER FOR FAMILY.
Location: Miami Gardens
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Cherishing Our Children Since
1977 Helping children and families help themselves to live a better
life and build a stronger community. The Center for Family and
Child Enrichment (CFCE) is dedicated to helping children and their
families by providing the right services and solutions based on
individual needs. CFCE is constantly evolving to better support our
community. As a Safety Management Services (SMS) Specialist, you
will ensure child safety and family stability by providing in home
support to families at risk of child welfare involvement, with the
goal of strengthening parental protective capacities, supporting
families in crisis, and improving family outcomes. This position
entails a flexible work schedule-generally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,
including a one-hour lunch period; however, can entail evening and
weekend working hours. The position requires 24/7 on-call
availability. Why join CFCE: You will make an invaluable impact in
the community We offer growth and professional development
opportunities You may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
We offer benefits; PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b retirement
plan and more for qualified positions. Some of the Functions
Include: Review available records regarding the child’s family
history, school behavior, medical or mental health history, etc.
upon case assignment. Conduct child safety assessments and home
assessments pursuant to the Florida Practice Model/Safety
Methodology within 48 hours of intake referral. Utilize the NCFAS
to complete a “pre” assessment on the family within 5 days of
intake. Work with the family to complete a new safety plan within 5
days of CTS. Complete Progress Update every 90 days (From FFA-O) in
FSFN and at each juncture where there is any substantial change
with the family. Offer one-on-one coaching to parents for
discipline, supervision, and household management. Conduct
visitations with the children and parents in the home at minimum 3
days a week. Thereafter, all in-home, face-to-face visits with the
family shall be made in accordance with the Impending Danger Safety
plan. Advocate on behalf of families to help them overcome barriers
to services including issues related to governmental or other
agencies (e.g. applying for Medicaid when applicable, Kid Care
Insurance Program, helping families with problems related to TANF
benefits, school enrollment, or medical treatment). Ensure the
family has access to services, including but not limited to
securing transportation as needed. Provide on-call support for
clients as required or needed to include Holidays and Weekends.
This includes rotating on-call availability for intake calls,
initial home visits for weekend intakes and after-hours emergency
contact. Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement process.
Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in a human service
related field from an accredited university; -OR- a Bachelor’s
Degree in a non-human service related field and; 2 years of
relevant experience working with children and families. Must
possess a State of Florida Child Welfare Case Management
Certification. Skills/Experience Needed: Bilingual Required
(Spanish or Creole) Must be computer literate Excellent assessment
skills and intervention strategies Ability to perform at a high
level of autonomy or with minimal supervision Ability to observe
and report accurately on the functioning of individuals and
families Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Ability to identify and understand environmental stressors Ability
to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients Other: Must
have access to a well-maintained vehicle, valid auto insurance, and
a current and valid Florida Driver’s License. CFCE is a Drug Free
Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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