Dependency Case Manager

ChildNet Inc; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ChildNet, Inc. in Palm Beach, FL seeks a Full Time Regular Case Manager to support abused and neglected children through home visits and coordinated services.

The role requires 2+ years in Human Services or Child Welfare, a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, and a Florida driver’s license. A Child Welfare Certification must be obtained within 1 year. Travel and court reporting are integral parts of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Obtain Child Welfare Certification within 1 year and maintain on an ongoing basis required.
• Valid Florida state issued driver’s license and insurance required.
• Operate own vehicle safely observing all road rules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits with children, parents and caregivers to assess safety and well-being.
• Engage families to achieve permanency goals as identified per case.
• Identify medical, dental, educational, and mental health needs for children under case load.
• Prepare detailed reports for judges during court proceedings and testify when required.
• Ensure court orders are followed in all cases.
• Maintain electronic and written up-to-date case files.
• Update case notes in the system of record on contacts and visits.
• Develop and manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Gather information to support case planning and begin assessment and decision making.

Skills

Decision making

Cultural sensitivity

Customer service focus

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Child Welfare Certification within 1 year

Job description

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Full Time Regular role PALM BEACH, West Palm Beach, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1145

Salary: $50,000.00 Annually

ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 600 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida.

The items listed below are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to provide.

• Conduct home visits with children, parents and caregivers to assess for child safety, case permanency and well-being.


• Engage parents, caregivers, and children to achieve permanency goals as identified per case.


• Identify medical, dental, educational, and mental health needs for children under case load. Verify children are referred to all relevant services.


• Prepare detailed reports for Judges during court proceedings. Prepare for and testify in court hearings for children and families under case load.


• Ensure court orders are followed in all cases.


• Maintain both electronically and written up-to-date case files.


• Update case notes into the system of record on all contacts, meeting notes, and completed visitations.


• Develop and manage relationships with clients and stakeholders. Respond to client concerns in a timely and thorough manner to resolve outstanding issues.


• Gather information about the child(ren) and family to support case planning and begin assessment process and decision making by the court and ChildNet's System of Care.


• Operate their own vehicles safely observing all rules of the road to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in the vehicle.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/ Requirements

Years of Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in Human Services or Child Welfare programs

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required


• Obtain Child Welfare Certification within 1 year and maintain on an ongoing basis required


• Valid Florida state issued driver’s license and insurance required


• Operate their own vehicle safely observing all rules of the road to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in the vehicle required

Abilities Required:

• Ability to make complex decisions and balance the needs of stakeholders involved


• Ability to be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics


• Ability to manage execution and direct the work of others towards task completion


• Ability to provide high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results

ChildNet is committed to the communities it serves and encourages diversity in the workplace through the building of a racially and culturally diverse organization. ChildNet is an equal opportunity employer and as such, does not discriminate against any person or candidate because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by law. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.