Youth and Family Advocates
Overview
Adoption Case Manager – Youth and Family Advocates (YFA). The role focuses on managing adoptive placement homes and child studies under the direction of the Program or Assistant Director. YFA serves children and families in crisis across Florida, delivering healing, restoration, and success for those we serve. 350+ team members work in partnership with communities and families to provide a full range of services. Responsibilities
Provide ongoing case management services until the adoption process is completed. Offer a variety of adoption‑related services for waiting children and their case manager. Coordinate child‑specific recruitment plans with the Adoption Supervisor and case manager. Arrange match meetings with potential adoptive families and other parties involved in the child’s care. Complete adoptive home studies and updates for prospective families. Use a personally owned vehicle may be required. Demonstrate knowledge of community resources. Assess, interpret, and deliver care‑related information to prepare a child and family for adoption. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and be insurable by the agency. Must be computer literate. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Document clearly and concisely in a timely manner. Facilitate group discussions and manage group dynamics. Arrive on time and ready to work. Comply with EEO principles, promoting dignity and respect in the workplace. Work cooperatively in a group or team setting. Show respect for others and follow supervisor guidance. Uphold the agency's core values and mission statement. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Provide case management services for children awaiting adoptive placement, consulting with the Adoption Supervisor. Complete documentation for adoptive placement, including home studies, child studies, subsidy requests, home visits, and case closure. Provide adoptive placement services, ensuring legal compliance for full disclosure and adoption subsidy. Review and update service/case plans monthly to ensure progress toward permanency. Complete monthly progress reports and share with all stakeholders. Update Child Welfare Case Manager on adoption case activity, attend staffings, and testify in court. Perform specialized case management for program compliance with legislative mandates and agency initiatives. Coordinate and participate in sibling separation staffings, match staffings, and Adoption Applicant Review Committees. Assess children and family needs and coordinate adoption preparation, transition, and support services. Collaborate with the Child Welfare Case Manager monthly to meet the needs of children and families. Complete measurable objectives related to adoption goals and meet legal requirements under Chapter 39. Provide families with educational resources on child abuse and neglect to promote family stability. Conduct home visits every 25 days to ensure child safety and family engagement. Participate in staff development programs, team meetings, client care, and utilization reviews. Perform other duties or special projects as assigned by leadership. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human services. 2+ years of experience in foster care and adoptions or related job preferred. Benefits
13 Days of PTO, Incrementally Increasing Annually. 13 Paid Holidays. 5 Days Parental Leave. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability. Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. Paid Life Insurance. Legal Services. ID Monitoring. Pet Insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Tuition Reimbursement. Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with match after 12 months. Continuous training and professional development opportunities. Location
7235 US Highway 19. EEO Statement
Youth and Family Advocates is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws. We adhere to the principles of affirmative action and strictly prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on these protected characteristics. Youth and Family Advocates complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other privileges of employment. Youth and Family Advocates is committed to maintaining a smoke‑free workplace at all times and prohibits tobacco or vaping products of any kind on our premises. All forms of tobacco or vaping products of any kind are prohibited on indoor and outdoor areas of the campus and surrounding public spaces.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Adoption Case Manager – Youth and Family Advocates (YFA). The role focuses on managing adoptive placement homes and child studies under the direction of the Program or Assistant Director. YFA serves children and families in crisis across Florida, delivering healing, restoration, and success for those we serve. 350+ team members work in partnership with communities and families to provide a full range of services. Responsibilities
Provide ongoing case management services until the adoption process is completed. Offer a variety of adoption‑related services for waiting children and their case manager. Coordinate child‑specific recruitment plans with the Adoption Supervisor and case manager. Arrange match meetings with potential adoptive families and other parties involved in the child’s care. Complete adoptive home studies and updates for prospective families. Use a personally owned vehicle may be required. Demonstrate knowledge of community resources. Assess, interpret, and deliver care‑related information to prepare a child and family for adoption. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and be insurable by the agency. Must be computer literate. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Document clearly and concisely in a timely manner. Facilitate group discussions and manage group dynamics. Arrive on time and ready to work. Comply with EEO principles, promoting dignity and respect in the workplace. Work cooperatively in a group or team setting. Show respect for others and follow supervisor guidance. Uphold the agency's core values and mission statement. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Provide case management services for children awaiting adoptive placement, consulting with the Adoption Supervisor. Complete documentation for adoptive placement, including home studies, child studies, subsidy requests, home visits, and case closure. Provide adoptive placement services, ensuring legal compliance for full disclosure and adoption subsidy. Review and update service/case plans monthly to ensure progress toward permanency. Complete monthly progress reports and share with all stakeholders. Update Child Welfare Case Manager on adoption case activity, attend staffings, and testify in court. Perform specialized case management for program compliance with legislative mandates and agency initiatives. Coordinate and participate in sibling separation staffings, match staffings, and Adoption Applicant Review Committees. Assess children and family needs and coordinate adoption preparation, transition, and support services. Collaborate with the Child Welfare Case Manager monthly to meet the needs of children and families. Complete measurable objectives related to adoption goals and meet legal requirements under Chapter 39. Provide families with educational resources on child abuse and neglect to promote family stability. Conduct home visits every 25 days to ensure child safety and family engagement. Participate in staff development programs, team meetings, client care, and utilization reviews. Perform other duties or special projects as assigned by leadership. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human services. 2+ years of experience in foster care and adoptions or related job preferred. Benefits
13 Days of PTO, Incrementally Increasing Annually. 13 Paid Holidays. 5 Days Parental Leave. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability. Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. Paid Life Insurance. Legal Services. ID Monitoring. Pet Insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Tuition Reimbursement. Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with match after 12 months. Continuous training and professional development opportunities. Location
7235 US Highway 19. EEO Statement
Youth and Family Advocates is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws. We adhere to the principles of affirmative action and strictly prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on these protected characteristics. Youth and Family Advocates complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other privileges of employment. Youth and Family Advocates is committed to maintaining a smoke‑free workplace at all times and prohibits tobacco or vaping products of any kind on our premises. All forms of tobacco or vaping products of any kind are prohibited on indoor and outdoor areas of the campus and surrounding public spaces.
#J-18808-Ljbffr