Dependency Case Manager/Trainee

Childrens Home Society of Florida; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Children’s Home Society of Florida is hiring a Dependency Case Manager Trainee in Florida to assess needs, connect families with resources, and advocate for child safety and permanency. You’ll participate in phased training, including classroom and supervised field practice, with a pathway to full case management certification.

Required: a bachelor’s degree, a Florida driver’s license within 30 days, and reliable vehicle access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Florida Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• Daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Ability to complete required Child Welfare Case Management Certification training.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of children and families in the child welfare system.
• Develop service plans and connect families with programs and resources.
• Monitor progress and coordinate services with caregivers, providers and attorneys.
• Support placement and permanency efforts for children and families.
• Maintain case documentation, assessments, service plans and reports.
• Prepare case/status reports and provide permanency recommendations.
• Testify in court and participate in related proceedings as required.
• Help families access medical coverage, subsidies and other services.

Skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Professional judgment

Accurate documentation

Court participation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Social Work

Florida Child Welfare Case Manager certification

Adoption Competent Certificate

Job description

Make a difference when children and families need it most.

At Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow up safe, supported and surrounded by opportunity.

As a Dependency Case Manager/Trainee, you’ll work alongside children and families navigating challenging circumstances. You’ll connect families with resources, advocate for children’s safety and well-being, and help build a path toward safe, stable and permanent homes.

Whether you’re beginning your career in child welfare or bringing experience to the field, this is an opportunity to turn your passion for helping others into meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do

As part of the care team, you’ll assess the needs of children and families involved with the child welfare system and coordinate services designed to support safety, stability and permanency.

You will:

• Conduct child safety assessments and identify the needs of children and families.
• Develop service plans and connect families with appropriate programs, providers and community resources.
• Monitor progress and coordinate services with caregivers, providers, DCF, attorneys and other professionals.
• Support children, caregivers and family members as they work toward stable placement and permanency.
• Maintain accurate case documentation, assessments, service plans, progress notes and required reports.
• Prepare case and status reports and provide recommendations regarding permanency plans.
• Testify in court and participate in judicial and case-related proceedings as required.
• Help families and caregivers access medical coverage, subsidies and other needed services for children.
• Support placement, reunification, adoption and independent-living activities when applicable.
• Conduct community outreach and diligent searches as required.
• Arrange or provide transportation when needed.
• Participate in on-call support as required or scheduled.

Starting Your Child Welfare Career?

Our Dependency Case Manager Trainee opportunity provides structured, paid training to help you build the knowledge and skills necessary to become a certified Dependency Case Manager.

Trainees participate in Phase I Child Protection Certification classroom training, followed by Phase II supervised field practice. Successful completion provides a pathway toward full child welfare case management certification and advancement to the Dependency Case Manager role.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Florida Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• Daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Ability to successfully complete required Child Welfare Case Management Certification training, examination and supervised field practice.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field.
• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Two years of experience working with at-risk children and families.
• Experience or education related to child welfare, dependency, social work, foster care, adoption, teaching, psychology or criminal justice.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Florida Child Welfare Case Manager certification.
• Two years of experience working with at-risk children and families.
• Florida Driver’s License within 30 days of hire and daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field.
• Master’s degree in Social Work.

For adoption-focused positions, an Adoption Competent Certificate is required or must be obtained within six months of employment.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You

• Care deeply about the safety and well-being of children and families.
• Can build trusting, professional relationships while navigating challenging situations.
• Are organized and comfortable managing multiple cases, priorities and deadlines.
• Communicate clearly with families, caregivers, providers and other professionals.
• Enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Can balance compassion with sound professional judgment.
• Are comfortable documenting your work and maintaining accurate case records.
• Are prepared to advocate for children and families in meetings, staffings and court proceedings.
• Want a career where your work can have a meaningful impact on a child's future.

Why Choose CHS?

When you join CHS, you become part of a mission-driven organization focused on creating brighter futures for Florida’s children and families.

You’ll find:

• Meaningful, mission-driven work that directly impacts children and families.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The opportunity to build valuable experience in child welfare and human services.
• A collaborative environment where you work alongside professionals committed to helping families succeed.
• A great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays.

Help Build a Safer, Stronger Future

A career in dependency case management is more than managing cases. It’s helping children find stability, helping families access support, and working toward the safe and permanent future every child deserves.

Bring your compassion, determination and commitment to children and families to CHS, and help create brighter futures across Florida.

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Travel Required

Yes . Statewide

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.