Court Liaison & Case Management Specialist

Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth and Family Advocates in New Port Richey, FL, is seeking a Case Management professional to oversee case movement through the legal process and coordinate with stakeholders. The role requires traveling regionally and, when needed, statewide, to review hearings and support families.

The position emphasizes discretion with confidential information, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, legal services, business administration, child development or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in foster care and adoptions or early childhood environment.
• 1+ year of experience with dependency proceedings, preparation of reports for the courts, court testimony, and child welfare or child protective services.

Responsibilities

• Obtain court dockets and notify appropriate staff of hearings or motions related to program cases.
• Meet with program management to review and prepare for scheduled or requested hearings.
• Promote positive working relationships among stakeholders, legal representatives, and clients.
• Provide formal and informal training to staff regarding court processes, including appropriate courtroom behavior and testifying procedures.
• Track review hearing dates and collaborate with program staff to ensure court scheduling, timely filing of court reports, and notification of involved parties.
• Identify and address communication or procedural issues between the lead agency and the legal system.
• Staff cases with supervisors, team members, providers, DCF, and attorneys as necessary.
• Prepare summary reports regarding legal conferences, hearings, and court outcomes for program management and other stakeholders.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings as assigned.
• Complete required documentation related to case reopen requests.
• Participate in quality management processes.
• Maintain projection trackers and participate in projection cohort meetings.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel ability

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

MSW/MA preferred

Florida Child Welfare Case Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Youth and Family Advocates in New Port Richey, FL, is seeking a Case Management professional to oversee case movement through the legal process and coordinate with stakeholders. The role requires traveling regionally and, when needed, statewide, to review hearings and support families.

The position emphasizes discretion with confidential information, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.