What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Case Manager position at Twin Oaks Community Services?
The Child Welfare Case Manager identifies and assesses client and family needs of minors placed in care by DCF due to abuse or neglect by caretakers, with the ultimate goal of permanency. Additionally, they will evaluate and coordinate the provision of necessary services and/or treatment; complete required assessments; assist individuals and families by using such activities as delineating alternatives, helping to articulate goals and providing needed information.
Position Prerequisites:
- Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field; Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred
- State of Florida Child Protection Certification preferred. Will hire with contingency that certification is obtained.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct child safety assessments.
- Assess client needs and develop service plans.
- Coordinate the delivery of services, plan referrals and linkages to clients and families.
- Monitor service plan progress and evaluates reports from multiple service providers.
- Develop and maintain case and program documentation according to contract and agency standards (assessments, treatment/service plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.)
- Prepare case/status reports and make recommendations/ testify at courts or other prescribed body regarding reunification, termination of parental rights or other permanency plans.
- Conduct diligent searches as required by dependency laws.
- Coordinate services with other professionals and para-professionals.
- Conduct community outreach as needed.
- Provide specialized services that may include detainment, interstate compact, post placement supervision, relative/non-relative caregiver home studies, court testimony, termination of parental rights and judicial review staffing.
- Provide support to children, caregivers and family members to assure stable placement and timely achievement of permanency. Assist family/caregivers in accessing subsidy, medical coverage and other needed services for children.
- Coordinate cases with supervisor, team members, providers, DCF and attorneys as needed.
- Facilitate placement and independent living.
- May remove and place children.
- May facilitate mediation staffing for reunification or Termination of Parental Rights.
- Arrange or provide transportation of clients when needed.
- Arrange for drug/alcohol screens as necessary.
- Provide on call support as required or scheduled.
- Participate in the Quality Improvement process.
Skills and Abilities:
- Early Childhood/Child Development/Various community resources
- Planning, organization and time management
- Oral and written communication
- Interpersonal relationship building, collaboration and teamwork
- Computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Interact effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds
- Set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients; act decisively to protect clients, when necessary
- Assess and apply proper intervention strategies
- Identify and understand environmental stressors
- Recognize importance of social, economic, environmental factors in the development and resolution of personal/family problems
- Be sensitive to service population’s cultural/socioeconomic characteristics
- Establish trusting relationships with clients and family members.
- Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse environment
- Handle confidential information appropriately
- Perform at a high level of autonomy, with minimal supervision
- Work on multiple tasks while maintaining a high attention to detail, accuracy and quality
- Commit to providing high levels of customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results
- Be energetic, passionate, and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change
- Work flexible hours
- Provide on-call support when scheduled or to meet business needs.
- Local travel as needed to conduct business related activities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000