Impactful Child Welfare Case Manager — Growth & Training

One Hope United; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Vacation & PTO

Health & Vision

Retirement plan

Life & LTD

Career ladders

On-site leadership

iPhone

Work environment

Low caseloads

Job summary

One Hope United in Florida seeks a dedicated case manager to support children in foster care. You will arrange visits, accompany families to appointments, and coordinate services to promote safety, permanency and well-being.

You will work with caregivers and professionals, attend trainings, document progress, participate in court filings, and help families access community resources. A bachelor’s degree and CWCM certification (or willingness to obtain) are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree approved by the Florida Board (ie Behavioral Sciences, Community Development, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Education Health Science, Human Development, Human Sciences, Human Services, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology) required.
• State of Florida Child Welfare Certification (CWCM) preferred, but not required
• must be willing to obtain CWCM certification within 1 year of employment required
• Must have reliable transportation and willing to drive daily for work related purposes.

Responsibilities

• Arranges visitation schedule structured upon the completed visitation plan with input from the appropriate parties, supervise visitations and document observations as appropriate
• Assists in the provision of appropriate information when applicable and accompanies children to appointments, as necessary, to report progress or lack thereof
• Assists the primary caregiver(s) and/or foster family in implementing tasks and activities according to the case plan
• Attends and participates in professional development training for professional growth as developed by CBC/Pre Service Training, as required by the state of Florida and in accordance with agency policy and procedures
• Identifies strengths, limitations, risk factors, and needs, to refer and coordinate the provision of concrete services to the child, primary caregiver, and biological families of children
• Serve as a conduit of information between all parties to the case and identified stakeholders, including medical, educational and mental health providers.
• Conduct visits with children, parents and/or caregivers that include the on-going assessment of child safety, permanency and well-being.
• Develop and implement a plan that meets the needs of the children and the family.
• Facilitate placement and delivery of services in collaboration with biological, foster and adoptive families.
• Perform case management responsibilities in accordance with state and federal laws, Department of Children and Families Administrative Codes and Operating Procedures, funding source policies and internal policies on child abuse, abandonment, and neglect within required timeframes.
• Attend court hearings, prepare and file all court documents within required time frames.
• Intervenes and assists OHU/CBC staff in crisis situations
• Meet with families in their homes at various hours of the day including evenings, nights and weekends, in potentially high risk neighborhoods.
• Attend court hearings, prepare and file all court documents within required time frames.
• Other performance related duties per the position job description

Skills

CWCM certification

Availability evenings/weekends

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree approved by the Florida Board

Job description

One Hope United in Florida seeks a dedicated case manager to support children in foster care. You will arrange visits, accompany families to appointments, and coordinate services to promote safety, permanency and well-being.

You will work with caregivers and professionals, attend trainings, document progress, participate in court filings, and help families access community resources. A bachelor’s degree and CWCM certification (or willingness to obtain) are required.