Impact-Driven Child Welfare Case Manager

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc.; Shalimar (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Telehealth services

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Child Welfare Case Manager to coordinate services for children and families entering Florida’s dependency system.

You will engage families in Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties, conduct assessments, develop comprehensive case plans, and document activities in FSFN. Responsibilities include coordinating services, attending court proceedings, arranging placements, and ensuring timely visits and safety planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field required. Four years’ experience may substitute.
• Must obtain child welfare certification within one year of hire.
• Experience working with children and families in dependency/child welfare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services and interventions for children and families entering the dependency system.
• Develop and implement family case plans with stakeholders including Guardians ad Litem and foster families.
• Document case activities promptly in FSFN and maintain file integrity.
• Attend court filings, staffing, and court activities as required.
• Arrange emergency placements and transport as needed.
• Conduct safety and family functioning assessments and develop safety plans.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Typing speed 45 wpm

Drive locally and statewide

Case ownership & coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Four years’ experience in lieu of degree

Tools

FSFN (Florida Safe Families Network)

Job description

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Child Welfare Case Manager to coordinate services for children and families entering Florida’s dependency system.

You will engage families in Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties, conduct assessments, develop comprehensive case plans, and document activities in FSFN. Responsibilities include coordinating services, attending court proceedings, arranging placements, and ensuring timely visits and safety planning.