Child Welfare Case Manager

One Hope United; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization focused on providing stable, nurturing environments for children in need. As a Case Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting children and families impacted by abuse and neglect. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children while enjoying competitive pay and benefits. With a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, you'll find a place where your contributions are valued. If you're ready to make a lasting impact and grow alongside a passionate team, this role is for you.

Benefits

Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year

Generous vacation and PTO plans

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Agency paid life and LTD insurance

Company iPhone

Professional development opportunities

Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Must obtain CWCM certification within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services to children and families.
• Conduct visits and assessments to ensure child safety and well-being.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders and maintain documentation.

Skills

Cultural Diversity

Case Management

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field

State of Florida Child Welfare Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Case Management Software

Job description

One Hope United works with children of all ages who are wards of the state due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. These children need a stable, dependable, forever home and a family they can call their own. Safe, well-educated and well-cared-for children become adults who contribute to a more prosperous community. Hundreds of abused, neglected or abandoned children need a stable, nurturing family where they can thrive. One Hope United recruits and trains foster parents and provides myriad supportive services to children and families. Foster parents can light a child’s path toward becoming a successful adult.

Case Managers are responsible for providing direct case management services to children, birth families, foster families and primary caregiver(s) in the home setting, day care, preschool, and/or school to ensure they receive services appropriate to their needs, and continuity of care focused on resolving or preventing the issues of child abuse or neglect. The Case Manager provides assessment, planning, linkage, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and advocacy to the child, family, foster family and primary caregiver. The Case Manager works as a team member with a therapist, foster parents, primary caregiver, guardian ad litem and other appropriate professionals. The Case Manager will develop, strengthen and maintain a direct working relationship with mental health professionals, community agencies and the child’s own support system.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Arranges visitation schedule structured upon the completed visitation plan with input from the appropriate parties, supervise visitations and document observations as appropriate.
• Assists in the provision of appropriate information when applicable and accompanies children to appointments, as necessary, to report progress or lack thereof.
• Assists the primary caregiver(s) and/or foster family in implementing tasks and activities according to the case plan.
• Attends and participates in professional development training for professional growth as developed by CBC/Pre Service Training, as required by the state of Florida and in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Identifies strengths, limitations, risk factors, and needs, to refer and coordinate the provision of concrete services to the child, primary caregiver, and biological families of children.
• Serves as a conduit of information between all parties to the case and identified stakeholders, including medical, educational and mental health providers.
• Conducts visits with children, parents and/or caregivers that include the ongoing assessment of child safety, permanency and well-being.
• Develops and implements a plan that meets the needs of the children and the family.
• Facilitates placement and delivery of services in collaboration with biological, foster and adoptive families.
• Performs case management responsibilities in accordance with state and federal laws, Department of Children and Families Administrative Codes and Operating Procedures, funding source policies and internal policies on child abuse, abandonment, and neglect within required timeframes.
• Attends court hearings, prepares and files all court documents within required time frames.
• Intervenes and assists OHU/CBC staff in crisis situations.
• Meets with families in their homes at various hours of the day including evenings, nights and weekends, in potentially high risk neighborhoods.
• Other performance related duties per the position job description.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree approved by the Florida Board (i.e., Behavioral Sciences, Community Development, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Education Health Science, Human Development, Human Sciences, Human Services, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology) required.
• State of Florida Child Welfare Certification (CWCM) preferred, but not required.
• Must be willing to obtain CWCM certification within 1 year of employment required.
• Must be willing to go through 10 week training required.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to drive daily for work-related purposes.
• Availability to include evenings, weekends and on-call required.
• Ability to be culturally diverse required.

We Invest In You!

• Competitive pay and benefits, plus tuition assistance up to $2500 per year.
• Generous vacation and PTO plans.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement plan, health savings account, agency paid life and LTD, supplemental life insurance.
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities.
• Leadership opportunities on site-based Center Management Teams.
• Company iPhone.
• Great work environment and culture.
• Some of the lowest caseloads in the area!

A Different Kind Of Employer

One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?

• 800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Florida.
• Fiscally stable, $50 Million agency-- strong since 1895.
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support.

One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. One Hope United participates in e-Verify.

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.