Community Outreach Caseworker

Utah State Extension; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Florida is seeking a Case Coordinator to provide case management and care coordination for eligible children and families in the Florida Early Steps Program. The role involves developing Family Support Plans and performing community-based case coordination. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and at least one year of professional experience. Strong preference for bilingual Spanish speakers and those with extensive case management experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Options

Tuition Assistance

Leave Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of professional experience with young children and families.
• Relevant internship or practicum experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document intake assessments for children and families.
• Develop individualized Family Support Plans with multidisciplinary team input.
• Provide targeted case management for a caseload of eligible children.

Skills

Case Management

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Health Education

Bachelor's degree in Sociology

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood

Bachelor's degree in Child Development

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Job description

Organizational Summary:

USF Division of Child Development resides within the Department of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine. The Division Chief reports to the Department Chairman of Pediatrics. The division has an administrative team comprising 3 Program Coordinators, one Division Administrator, and the Division Chief. The staff includes 25 case coordinators, 2-5 developmental specialists or clinical positions (ARNP), 5 administrative support staff, and 2 faculty psychologists. Additionally, 3-6 graduate students serve as OPS staff to provide clinical services.

Position Summary:

The Case Coordinator reports to the assigned Program Coordinator for daily supervision. The role involves providing targeted case management and care coordination for eligible children and families in the Florida Early Steps Program. Responsibilities include reviewing charts for program eligibility, completing required documentation, developing individualized Family Support Plans as part of a multidisciplinary team, assisting families with goals through support and community referrals, and performing community-based case coordination. All work must be documented appropriately.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university in psychology, social work, health education, sociology, early childhood, child development, or special education (or equivalent). A minimum of one year of professional experience with young children and families in case management, teaching, counseling, or with individuals with developmental delays is required. A three-year documented experience can substitute for the degree. Teaching experience should be limited to children in pre-K to Kindergarten. Relevant internship or practicum experience may be considered for trainee appointments.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:

Four years of relevant experience can substitute for a bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five or more years in a case management role, experience with agencies such as Early Steps, HKI, Children's Home, CMS, CPT, or Healthy Families/Healthy Start Programs. Bilingual Spanish speakers are strongly preferred.

About USF:

The University of South Florida is a high-impact, research-focused university serving over 50,000 students across Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. It is designated as a Preeminent State Research University and is part of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF:

USF employs over 16,000 staff members and offers opportunities for professional growth, development, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement options, tuition assistance, and leave programs. For more information, visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and document intake assessments for children and families entering the Early Steps Program, including health history, psychosocial history, demographic information, and developmental screening.
• Identify conditions and gather information to facilitate multidisciplinary evaluations and assessments.
• Assist families in scheduling evaluations and assessments.
• Develop individualized Family Support Plans with multidisciplinary team input.
• Provide targeted case management for a caseload of eligible children and families, including completing required documentation and billing.
• Perform ongoing case management, including periodic reviews and quarterly contacts with families for support, resources, and referrals.
• Coordinate service delivery, identify funding sources, and facilitate community referrals and transition activities before age three.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administrative team.