Childrens Home Society of Florida
Child Welfare Case Manager/Trainee
Childrens Home Society of Florida, Florida, New York, United States
Job Category : Childhood and Family Development
Requisition Number : CHILD002324
Location: Martin County CBC, 3465 SE Willoughby Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994, USA
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Martin County CBC, 3465 SE Willoughby Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994, USA
Note:
Additional location details removed for clarity.
Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.
CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.
Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!
As a
Child Welfare Case Manager Trainee/Case Manager , you'll become a part of a strategic care team charged with overseeing the children in need, while addressing the factors that have put them at risk for out-of-home placement. Our end goal is to create permanent, stable, and safe home environments for all of Florida's kids.
Please watch the day in the life
“Get Real: Life as a Case Manager” video linked here in its entirety (required for application purposes) to see if this is the best fit for you!
Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
Growth and professional development opportunities
Job Responsibilities
Identify and assess client and family needs of minors placed in care by DCF due to abuse or neglect by caretakers with the ultimate goal of permanency
Conduct child safety assessments.
Assess client needs and develop service plans.
Coordinate delivery of services; plan referrals and linkages to clients and families.
Monitor service plan progress and evaluate reports from multiple service providers.
Develop and maintain case and program documentation (assessments, treatment and service plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.) according to contract and CHS standards.
Prepare case and status reports and make recommendations; testify in court or other prescribed body regarding reunification, termination of parental rights or other permanency plans.
Conduct diligent searches as required by dependency laws.
Coordinate services with other professionals and para-professionals.
Conduct community outreach as needed.
Provide specialized services such as detainment, interstate compact, post placement supervision, relative and non-relative caregiver home studies, court testimony, termination of parental rights and judicial review staffing.
Facilitate stable placement and timely achievement of permanency by providing support to children, caregivers, and family members.
Assist family and caregivers in accessing subsidy, medical coverage and other needed services for children.
Coordinate cases with supervisor, team members, providers, DCF and attorneys as needed.
Facilitate placement and independent living.
May remove and place children, and/or facilitate mediation staffing for reunification, TPR and detainment.
Arrange or provide transportation of clients when needed.
Arrange for drug/alcohol screens as necessary.
Provide on call support as required or scheduled.
For Adoptions:
assess families for the purpose of adoption; complete child assessments; meet agency target/goal for adoption; complete subsidy packets; follow background requirements; adhere to Florida statute and required by lead agency.
DCM Trainee candidates only : Attend a paid classroom training program, Phase I Child Protection Certification, and upon successful completion, enter Phase II with supervised field practice leading to full certification. This on-the-job training strengthens case management skills.
Job Qualifications Education, Licenses & Certifications - DCM Trainee Candidates
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, required.
Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field from an accredited university, preferred.
Master’s degree in Social Work, preferred.
Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire and daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
Experience - DCM Trainee Candidates
Must successfully complete: prescribed Child Welfare Case Management Certification training and examination; monitored field practice and associated field case requirement; CHS Dependency Experience Waiver if not already qualified.
Two years of experience working with at-risk children and families, preferred.
The team member may advance to a Dependency Case Manager once all qualifications are met.
Experience in related fields/titles welcome: Child Welfare, Dependency, Social Work, DCF, Foster Care, Adoptions, Teaching, Psychology, Criminal Justice, etc.
Education, Licenses & Certifications - Certified DCM Candidates
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, required.
Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field from an accredited university, preferred.
Master’s degree in Social work from an accredited university, preferred.
Florida Child Welfare Case Manager certification, required.
CHS Dependency Experience Waiver may substitute for required qualifications.
For Adoptions: Adoption Competent certificate or must acquire within 6 months of employment, required.
Experience - Certified DCM Candidates
Two years of experience working with at-risk children and families, required.
Knowledge of
CHILD DEVELOPMENT | COMMUNITY RESOURCES | DEPENDENCY | PERMANENCY
Skills and Proficiency in
Planning, project management, organization and time management
Oral and written communication, including presentation and platform
Collaboration, teamwork, consulting, facilitation, coaching and mentoring
Ability to
Interact effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
Set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients; act decisively to protect clients when necessary.
Assess and apply proper intervention strategies.
Identify and understand environmental stressors.
Recognize importance of social, economic, environmental factors in development and resolution of problems.
Be sensitive to service population’s cultural/socioeconomic characteristics
Perform with autonomy and under general supervision.
Perform under demanding, fast-paced, diverse environments.
Commit to high customer satisfaction and quality service delivery.
Meet deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
Handle highly stressful, sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Demonstrate CHS Common Bond Values.
All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit the Know Your Rights notice at the Florida Department of Labor site.
Together, good can be done.
Travel Required Yes. Multi-County
Equal Opportunity Notice This employer is an equal opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number : CHILD002324
Location: Martin County CBC, 3465 SE Willoughby Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994, USA
Locations Showing 1 location
Martin County CBC, 3465 SE Willoughby Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994, USA
Note:
Additional location details removed for clarity.
Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.
CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.
Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!
As a
Child Welfare Case Manager Trainee/Case Manager , you'll become a part of a strategic care team charged with overseeing the children in need, while addressing the factors that have put them at risk for out-of-home placement. Our end goal is to create permanent, stable, and safe home environments for all of Florida's kids.
Please watch the day in the life
“Get Real: Life as a Case Manager” video linked here in its entirety (required for application purposes) to see if this is the best fit for you!
Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
Growth and professional development opportunities
Job Responsibilities
Identify and assess client and family needs of minors placed in care by DCF due to abuse or neglect by caretakers with the ultimate goal of permanency
Conduct child safety assessments.
Assess client needs and develop service plans.
Coordinate delivery of services; plan referrals and linkages to clients and families.
Monitor service plan progress and evaluate reports from multiple service providers.
Develop and maintain case and program documentation (assessments, treatment and service plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.) according to contract and CHS standards.
Prepare case and status reports and make recommendations; testify in court or other prescribed body regarding reunification, termination of parental rights or other permanency plans.
Conduct diligent searches as required by dependency laws.
Coordinate services with other professionals and para-professionals.
Conduct community outreach as needed.
Provide specialized services such as detainment, interstate compact, post placement supervision, relative and non-relative caregiver home studies, court testimony, termination of parental rights and judicial review staffing.
Facilitate stable placement and timely achievement of permanency by providing support to children, caregivers, and family members.
Assist family and caregivers in accessing subsidy, medical coverage and other needed services for children.
Coordinate cases with supervisor, team members, providers, DCF and attorneys as needed.
Facilitate placement and independent living.
May remove and place children, and/or facilitate mediation staffing for reunification, TPR and detainment.
Arrange or provide transportation of clients when needed.
Arrange for drug/alcohol screens as necessary.
Provide on call support as required or scheduled.
For Adoptions:
assess families for the purpose of adoption; complete child assessments; meet agency target/goal for adoption; complete subsidy packets; follow background requirements; adhere to Florida statute and required by lead agency.
DCM Trainee candidates only : Attend a paid classroom training program, Phase I Child Protection Certification, and upon successful completion, enter Phase II with supervised field practice leading to full certification. This on-the-job training strengthens case management skills.
Job Qualifications Education, Licenses & Certifications - DCM Trainee Candidates
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, required.
Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field from an accredited university, preferred.
Master’s degree in Social Work, preferred.
Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire and daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
Experience - DCM Trainee Candidates
Must successfully complete: prescribed Child Welfare Case Management Certification training and examination; monitored field practice and associated field case requirement; CHS Dependency Experience Waiver if not already qualified.
Two years of experience working with at-risk children and families, preferred.
The team member may advance to a Dependency Case Manager once all qualifications are met.
Experience in related fields/titles welcome: Child Welfare, Dependency, Social Work, DCF, Foster Care, Adoptions, Teaching, Psychology, Criminal Justice, etc.
Education, Licenses & Certifications - Certified DCM Candidates
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, required.
Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field from an accredited university, preferred.
Master’s degree in Social work from an accredited university, preferred.
Florida Child Welfare Case Manager certification, required.
CHS Dependency Experience Waiver may substitute for required qualifications.
For Adoptions: Adoption Competent certificate or must acquire within 6 months of employment, required.
Experience - Certified DCM Candidates
Two years of experience working with at-risk children and families, required.
Knowledge of
CHILD DEVELOPMENT | COMMUNITY RESOURCES | DEPENDENCY | PERMANENCY
Skills and Proficiency in
Planning, project management, organization and time management
Oral and written communication, including presentation and platform
Collaboration, teamwork, consulting, facilitation, coaching and mentoring
Ability to
Interact effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
Set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients; act decisively to protect clients when necessary.
Assess and apply proper intervention strategies.
Identify and understand environmental stressors.
Recognize importance of social, economic, environmental factors in development and resolution of problems.
Be sensitive to service population’s cultural/socioeconomic characteristics
Perform with autonomy and under general supervision.
Perform under demanding, fast-paced, diverse environments.
Commit to high customer satisfaction and quality service delivery.
Meet deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
Handle highly stressful, sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Demonstrate CHS Common Bond Values.
All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit the Know Your Rights notice at the Florida Department of Labor site.
Together, good can be done.
Travel Required Yes. Multi-County
Equal Opportunity Notice This employer is an equal opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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