Case Manager

Thompson Child & Family Focus • Maitland, FL

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

As a Case Manager in Seminole County, you will provide dependency case management services to families whom have verified abuse history and an open dependency case. This work involves providing comprehensive services, linkage, and care coordination for youth ages 0–17 who are in out-of-home care and have experienced significant trauma and loss. The role emphasizes engaging and supporting caregivers to strengthen their protective capacities and increase their ability to care for the children. The ultimate goal is to enhance safety, promote stability, and help each young person achieve a nurturing and permanent home environment. A typical day as a Case Manager will include managing crisis, linking youth/caregivers to service providers, writing court reports, testifying in court, and completing face to face engagement with youth/family in the community. As a Case Manager, a large amount of time engaging with youth, caregivers, and providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field.
• Relevant professional experience preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department.
• Must have a reliable vehicle/transportation and car insurance to meet specific department requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well with different internal and external stakeholders.
• Must pass a drug screening test.
• Extensive background check is required.

Nice To Haves

• You add value in every interaction!
• You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others!
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!

Responsibilities

• Provide dependency case management services to families with verified abuse history and an open dependency case.
• Provide comprehensive services, linkage, and care coordination for youth ages 0-17 in out-of-home care who have experienced significant trauma and loss.
• Engage and support caregivers to strengthen their protective capacities and increase their ability to care for the children.
• Manage crisis situations.
• Link youth/caregivers to service providers.
• Write court reports.
• Testify in court.
• Complete face-to-face engagement with youth/family in the community.
• Engage with youth, caregivers, and providers.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
• 401K Match
• Education Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
• Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
• Paid time off for volunteering in the community
• Free EAP services
• Mileage Reimbursement
• iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
• Multiple opportunities for growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level