Florida

Title: Family Case Manager

Post Date: May 27, 2008

Location: Sebring, FL

Required Experience: One year of related child welfare experience preferred.

Salary: Competitive salary and a complete benefits package, including health, dental and life insurance; significant paid time off; tuition reimbursement and a generous match to the 403(b) plan.

Hours per Week: Full-time

Start Date: Immediate

Degree Type/Area: Bachelor's degree in social science or related areas required.

Description:

Family Case Managers provide an array of services to children and families that represent best practices. This position focuses on the prevention of inappropriate out-of-home placement, strengthening and improving family functioning, and ensuring child safety.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Provide in-home services to children and families based on identified needs:
    • Assess child and family safety and risk.
    • Develop individualized case plans.
    • Oversee case responsibilities.
    • Assist families with identifying and removing barriers that prevent children from remaining or being returned home.
    • Conduct home visits based on individual family need.
    • Maintain accurate home visit notes.
    • Refer families to community resources and provide linkages with necessary treatment providers.
  • Staff all cases with Family Case Manager Supervisor weekly.
  • Complete required written documents in a timely manner.
  • Work with families to ensure permanency for clients.
  • Complete various outcome reports as required.
  • Attend court hearings, case reviews, staffing and meetings.
  • Ensure required documents are in case files.
  • Ensure unusual incidents reports are completed accurately and promptly.

Recruiting until filled.

To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: recruiter@kidshopeunited.org or fax to (407) 644-0138. Please indicate "FCM - Sebring" in the subject line.

Our company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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