Family Services Case Manager
Company: Lutheran Services Florida
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Lutheran 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. $51,300 - starting
salary $53,460 - if certified in child welfare case management with
1 year of child welfare case management experience $55,620 - if
certified in child welfare case management with 3 years of child
welfare case management supervisory experience Purpose & 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.
- 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.
- Provide direct supervision to 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:
- Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or related
required.
- Minimum of 1-year relevant experience Competencies
(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 population's
cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Additional
eligibility qualifications
- Valid state driver's 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.
- Ability to function as agency on-call Case Manager as
scheduled.
- Provide Direct Supervision to youth as needed.
- Must obtain child welfare 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 , Family Services Case Manager, Executive , Fort Myers, Florida
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