Dependency Case Manager Trainee

We believe in children--in their promise and in their future. For nearly 100 years, our mission has been to provide effective solutions to build and support healthy families for Florida's children.Every day, CHS works to develop, restore and strengthen families. We help loving people become parents through our adoption and foster care programs. We enable families to stay together through our child abuse prevention programs.Job Code: DCMTrainPositition Objective: To train and become proficient in identifying and assessing client and family needs of minors placed in care by DCF due to abuse or neglect by caretakers, with the ultimate goal of permanency. To assist and become proficient in evaluating, coordinating and ensure necessary services and/or treatment are provided; assist in completing assessments.Essential functions may include: Attends formal instruction (Phase I Child Protection Certification training program)
Upon successful completion of Phase I, enters Phase II which is a monitored field practice under close supervision which may include:
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 and keep supervisor notified of progress or lack of progress
Develop and maintain case and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards (assessments, treatment/service plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.)
Prepares case/status reports and makes recommendations/testifies at courts or other prescribed body regarding reunification, termination of parental rights or other permanency plans
Conducts diligent searches as required by Dependency laws
Coordinate services with other professionals and paraprofessionals
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, TPR and detainment
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 processThis list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Children’s Home Society reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services related field from an accredited University or a Bachelor’s degree in a non-Human Services related field and 24 months relevant experience working with children and families
Must successfully complete (1) the prescribed Child Protection Certification training and examination (2) a considerable period of monitored field practice under close supervision and the associated field case requirement. The candidate may be advanced to a Dependency Case Manager once all qualifications have been met.
Preferred: Experience working with at risk children and familiesSkills: Excellent assessment skills and intervention strategies
Ability to perform at a high level of autonomy or with minimal supervision
Ability to observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals & families
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental factors in the resolution of family and personal problems
Ability to travel and make home visits
Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients
Ability to work flexible hours as required
Ability to act decisively when necessary to protect client
Ability to identify and understand environmental stressors
Ability to work flexible hours as requiredAdditional Requirements: DCMT position in North Care Center.Physical Requirements:
Needed: Sitting, Reaching, Driving
Preferred: Standing, Walking, Lifting, Carrying, Kneeling, Pushing/Pulling, Bending/Stooping
CHS is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.