Safety Manager

Children's Network of Hillsborough; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A child welfare support organization in Tampa, Florida, seeks a dedicated individual to assist clients involved in the dependency system. The role involves collaborating with child welfare staff, supporting parental progress, and ensuring child safety. Candidates should have the ability to document client interactions accurately, provide resources to families, and maintain reliable transportation for fieldwork. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, with potential evening and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to support families in child welfare tasks.
• Experience in monitoring safety plans and documenting interactions.
• Reliable transportation for fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Support clients engaged in the dependency system.
• Document client interactions related to children's welfare.
• Provide administrative support to case managers.

Job description

General Purpose of Job

Support clients engaged in the dependency system. Work in conjunction with the child welfare case management staff to support parental progress in treatment interventions, education, and other supportive services; and to assist in maintaining child safety and well‑being.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support families in completing all child welfare–related tasks outlined in case plans and service agreements.
• Serve as a resource to families by encouraging the use of both formal and informal community supports.
• Monitor safety plans and document observations to ensure family compliance, engagement, and progress.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all client interactions, particularly those involving children and family members.
• Participate in case staffings and court hearings as needed, providing relevant updates and professional input.
• Provide case manages with administrative support to ensure the overall compliance and safety of the cases they are assigned to.
• Maintain reliable transportation and the ability to drive in order to perform required field‑based activities.
• Assist with shelter placement and transportation needs for children and/or clients as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of data into automated systems, including FSFN.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and agency goals, as appropriate to the position.

Working Hours

Children’s Network of Hillsborough’s standard business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is an in‑office based position with fieldwork requirements, that averages 40 hours per week. Work hours may vary outside of these standard hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed to meet operational demands. All hours worked will be compensated in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and agency policies, including applicable overtime and other compensation requirements.

Travel

Travel within and outside of Hillsborough County is required. The employee must be able to drive and have reliable transportation to perform the essential functions of the position.

Training

All employees are required to complete fifteen (15) hours of training annually, which may be completed online or in a classroom setting. Employees who hold a credential or license relevant to their position must ensure that all training and continuing education requirements are met to maintain their credential or licensure.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.