Child Welfare Case Manager
Company: Lutheran Services Florida
Location: Estero
Posted on: May 23, 2023
Job Description:
#nowhiringLutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world
where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are
vibrant.LSF is looking for a talented Child Welfare Case Manager
who wants to make an impact in the lives of children and families.
$47,500 - starting salary$49,500 - if certified in child welfare
case management with 1 year of child welfare case management
experience$51,500 - if certified in child welfare case management
with 3 years of child welfare case management supervisory
experiencePurpose & Impact:The purpose of the Child Welfare Case
Manager, in partnership with various individuals and groups within
the child welfare system and community, is to ensure and promote
the social, physical, psychological and emotional well-being and
safety of the children and families they serve.The Case Manager
maintains case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all
services and supports identified for each child, including therapy,
mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental
services, educational support, permanency and safety.The Case
Manager manages cases toward goals recorded in case plans while
adhering to Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies
and orders of the Dependency Court. The Case Manager reports to the
Case Management Supervisor. Essential Functions:
- Meet with children and families in their primary residence
within 2 working days of case assignment.
- Complete family assessments within specified timeframe
- Conduct home visits with children according to the required
frequency, but no less than every 25 days.
- Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as
necessary.
- Complete and submit court documentation within in required time
frames.
- Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case
staffing's as necessary.
- Complete all required staffing and application packets.
- Negotiate and develop a case plan in collaboration with the
parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents and other pertinent
parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the
child.
- Accurately document all case activities in the Florida Safe
Families Network database within 48 hours. Maintain the physical
case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with
the standardized case file format.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program
eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency
procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain
regular contact with service providers and document service
progress in FSFN.
- Submit timely service requests to the lead agency Utilization
Management Department
- Provide clients with timely referrals to services.
- Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as
required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as
necessary.
- Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment,
and emergency services for children at risk.
- Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when
deemed necessary.
- thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the
parents and family members.
- Conduct home studies as required for prospective
placements.
- Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and
educational background information about the child or children to
prospective caregivers as needed.
- Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and
appropriate.
- Transport children as needed.
- Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as
required.
- Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars,
workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the
supervisor.
- Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled.
- Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the
established deadlines.Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in a Human Services field or related
required.
- Minimum of 1-year relevant experienceCompetencies
(Skills/Knowledge & Abilities):
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Technical proficiency (Including Microsoft Office and
typing)
- Advanced self-management, planning and organization
skills.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to our service populations
cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.Additional
eligibility qualifications
- Valid state drivers license and appropriate auto liability
insurance required.
- Ability and flexibility to work extended hours, respond to
emergencies during off hours, and frequent travel locally and
through state as required.
- Must obtain certification within 1 year.Why work for LSF? LSF
offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range
of populations in need.?Mission Driven staff members become part of
the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need.
Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore
areas of interest within the?organization.?? Amazing benefits
package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
- 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
- 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR
3% student loan repayment reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement Lutheran Services Florida embraces
diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is
proud to be an equal opportunity?employer.
Keywords: Lutheran Services Florida, Cape Coral , Child Welfare Case Manager, Executive , Estero, Florida
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