Care Manager Supervisor

Brevard Family Partnership • Rockledge, FL

327d • $57,000

About The Position

The open position is for the Central Care Center in Rockledge. The Family Allies Care Manager Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of quality services and staff of a case management team focused on the provision of case management services for families served. The Care Manager Supervisor will lead the dependency case management function with a savvy team of 5-7 Care Managers who identify, assess and coordinate service delivery so that children/client needs, program goals and contract objectives are met. The Care Manager Supervisor adheres to the BFP System of Care principles of practice and provides family centered strength based assessment, planning, linkage, coordination, and advocacy for children and families. The Care Manager Supervisor works as a team member with key partners including parents, family members, foster parents, caregivers, guardian ad litem, DCF Protective Investigations, CLS attorneys, therapists, providers, and other appropriate professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related area of study from an accredited college or university required.
• Master's degree in Social Work or related field of study preferred.
• Child Welfare Certification, issued from the Florida Certification Board and at least 2 years' experience working with at risk children and families preferred.
• Strong knowledge about dependency case management and child welfare system of care.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, solution-focused approach.
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Suites and SACWIS system.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field of study.
• Child Welfare Certification from the Florida Certification Board.
• Experience working with at risk children and families.

Responsibilities

• Complete required certification - Maintain own and staff's Child Protection Certification through completion of required in-service training hours and appropriate supervision activities.
• Conduct, Develop, Monitor and Manage family functioning assessments, child safety assessments and required safety plans.
• Identify and develop plan to successfully achieve permanency for children placed in out-of-home care.
• Assess child and family needs; develop and monitor service plans; coordinate the delivery of services; ensure all referrals and linkages to children/parents/caregivers are completed.
• Monitor/Prepare all required court reports and submit within the required time frames; make recommendations; testify at court hearings regarding reunification, permanent guardianship, termination of parental rights, or other case management activities; ensure court orders are completed within required time frames.
• Develop and maintain, case and program documentation according to contract; ensure documentation occurs within the SACWIS system and other related systems within required time frames.
• Adherence to the local SOC values, goals and priorities for Brevard's children, youth and families; Utilize a family centered strength based approach to care; Monitor quality of care by ensuring face-to-face home visits with children are completed minimally every 30 days.
• Provide support to staff, children, caregivers and family members to assure stable placement and timely achievement of permanency.
• Ensure staff have reviewed case information prior to every hearing in order to be prepared to answer any questions from the Court regarding the status of the case, services, and progress towards permanency.
• Embrace and participate in initiatives and programs designed to enhance the System of Care.

Benefits

• Salary: $57,000/year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree