Independent Living Case Manager- Orange

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Partnerships of Central Florida is seeking a Youth Services Specialist to provide case management for older youth and young adults in or formerly in foster care. You will assess, plan, link, coordinate, monitor, evaluate and advocate to the young adult, their support network and landlords.

Role includes developing relationships with youth and community agencies, coordinating services, and participating in policy development to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 60+ credits and two years of social work or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Two years’ experience working with at-risk children and families preferred.
• Must obtain Child Welfare Case Manager Certification within 12 months of paid pre-service training.

Responsibilities

• Provide Independent Living Case Management for older youth in foster care.
• Develop and maintain relationships with youth, their support network, and community services.
• Coordinate Youth Services Programs across agencies and services.
• Prepare Youth Transition Meeting and court documents; attend court for Extended Foster Care.
• Collect and report program data to improve agency operations.
• Contribute to policy development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Mentoring

Task prioritization

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Cultural competence

Travel

Education

Associate degree or 60+ college credits plus 2 years social services experience

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Two years’ experience with at-risk children and families

Child Welfare Case Manager Certification within 12 months

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Salary: $52,000/year

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position provides case management for older youth and young adults in or previously in foster care that are eligible or potentially eligible to receive services and support through the youth services department. The Youth Services Specialist provides assessment, planning, linkage, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and advocacy to the young adult, support system, and landlord/caregiver.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide Independent Living Case Management for older youth in foster care in accordance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and DCFOP.
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain a direct working relationship with the young adult, the young adult’s own support system, mental health professionals, and community agencies.
• Provide guidance and support to case management agencies regarding Youth Services Programs, Requirements, and Services.
• Promote and recruit Teen programs available to youth, caregivers, and case managers throughout the system of care.
• Prepare all parties for the Youth Transition Meeting
• Prepare court documents and attend court for young adults in Extended Foster Care.
• Complete program applications and funding authorizations for youth receiving post 18 services and maintain at least monthly contact with the young adults to ensure the transition plan is being followed or updated as necessary.
• Maintain open communication with the Youth Services Team and other community partners to connect youth and young adults that need assistance in specified areas.
• Attend monthly meetings with Youth Services Team Members to collaborate and work as a team to support the needs of the teens and young adults served.
• Participate in the Agency’s Quality Assurance and Improvement activities deployed throughout the organization to include contracted providers including technical assistance, training, and assistance in policy development as needed.
• Assists in the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data to enhance the capacity of the agency to make timely and effective adjustments to the operation of the agency’s Child Welfare System of Care.
• Participates in creation and annual reviews of Unit Policy and Procedure Manuals to ensure all policy and procedures reflect current state, federal and system of care requirements.
• Participates in the agency strategic plan & quality improvement processes
• Ability to safely & successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, & other federal, state, & local standards, including meeting qualitative & quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA & other federal, state, & local standards
• Ability to comply with all personnel policies & procedures

We understand the importance that every provider, parent and employee plays in the success of our mission to protect and inspire every child, every day. An essential function of all employees is to provide excellent customer service by being professional and respectful in all interactions each day. It is also expected that all employees will be timely and responsive in their communication with others.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Duties in other countries assigned.

This list of functions isnot intended to be exhaustive.Theagency reserves the right to revise this job description needed to complywith actualjob requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational and Experience Requirements:

1.An associate degree from an accredited college or 60+ college credits from an accredited college AND two years of full-time social work or human services experience or two years of professional work experience. Examples of work experience could be, but are not limited to:

a. Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role

b. Family Support Worker

c. Group Home Staff

d. Teacher’s assistant/aide

e. Childcare provider/staff

f. Therapeutic Assistant

g. Behavioral health technician

h. Family intervention specialist

i. Home health aide

j. Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession

k. Nursing facility assistance

l. Emergency Medical Services (EMS

m. Other professional jobs that require an assessment of factors that can contribute to trauma or protective capacities with children and families.

n. A high school diploma or GED equivalent (official transcripts required) AND four or more years of full time social work or human services experience.

2.Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a social work or related area of study from an accredited college or university. (Related degrees are Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Counselling, Special Education, Education, Human Development, Child Development, Family Development, Marriage and Family Therapy although other degrees can apply)

3.Two years’ experience working with at risk children and families preferred.

4.You must obtain a Child Welfare Case Manager Certification within 12 months of completion of paid pre-service training

SKILLS

REQUIRED

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Conducts self in a professional manner with colleagues, peers, and clients. Demonstrates professional behavior toward clients consistent to the enhancement of the client’s dignity and well-being. Upholds established policies and professional standards of conduct.
• Effective leadership and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be capable of completing assignments with minimum guidance and supervision.
• Ability to objectively coach & mentor staff through complex & difficult issues
• Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and execute tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to analyze, integrate and report data
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to represent and promote positive and solution-oriented behaviors within their team and the organization.
• Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence & sensitivity to population served
• Ability to travel

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Thorough Background Screening upon hire including FBI, FDLE, Local Law check, Employment Reference check, DMV check, Criminal Records check, Social Security Trace & Drug Screening. FDLE check will be run at least every 5 years.
• On-call assignments- Yes
• Travel- local: 10% per week, long-distance: 1% per month
• Attend at least 15 hours of in-service training annually

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Analyzing (N), Bending-neck (P), Bending-waist (P), Calculations (P), Carrying/Lifting (P), Climbing (P), Crawling/Crouching (P), Finger Movements (N), Handling Objects (N), Kneeling (P), Pushing/Pulling (P), Reaching (P), Reading & Comprehending (N), Reasoning (N), Sitting (P), Squatting (P), Standing (P), Twisting-neck (P), Twisting-waist (P), Walking (P), Writing (N)

POSITION STATUS:Exempt

Family Partnerships of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. These employers also maintain Drug-Free Workplaces. Requests for Auxiliary Aids for Hearing Impaired or Limited English Proficiency Candidates may be made with a minimum of five (5) days notice to C Hernandezat [phone].