Child Welfare Case Manager / ICPC OCS Liaison

CAMELOT COMMUNITY CARE INC•Orange Park, FL

54d•$26 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Camelot Community Care is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Case Manager / ICPC OCS Liaison in Clay County, Orange Park, Florida. The role supports children and families by coordinating child welfare services, promoting children’s safety and permanency, and working with case management colleagues, supervisors, community providers, and families. The position includes travel of up to 50% and a flexible/non-traditional shift. Salary is $25.93 per hour. The Case Manager maintains child welfare certification through ongoing training and participates in staff development. The role involves documenting case activity, completing assessments and required reports, attending court proceedings, making service referrals, arranging placements and emergency services, conducting home studies and diligent searches, and facilitating family visits. The Case Manager also supports foster and adoptive families and completes adoption-related work when assigned and applicable. Camelot describes a locally guided, supportive work culture, with opportunities for ongoing training, CEUs, and promotion. All positions require screening through the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or another related human services field.
One year of relevant social services experience working with children and families.
Participate in child welfare certification training and obtain certification upon completion.
Possess a current Background Clearance Screening Letter.
Possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the agency’s current insurance carrier if using a company automobile.
Have the skills necessary to understand and evaluate risk factors for child abuse and neglect.
Thorough computer skills, including Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

Participate in staff development and maintain child welfare certification through ongoing training.
Work cooperatively with the unit, back up team members, and assist with cases.
Use supervision appropriately and maintain working relationships with supervisory staff.
Coordinate with community resource providers, facilitate referrals, and support continuity of care.
Establish and maintain relationships with children and families, with attention to permanency, service satisfaction, and child safety.
Complete factual, current, descriptive case notes in the required data system according to policy and contractual outcomes.
Prepare for and attend court activities, including hearings; testify about case status and progress toward permanency; interact appropriately with attorneys; and make court recommendations.
Complete judicial reviews, initial and quarterly assessments, child well-being assessments, medical reviews, reunification packets, termination reports or summaries, and other required reports on time.
Attend individual case staffings.
Conduct initial and ongoing child safety assessments.
Make service referrals as needed.
Arrange emergency placements, medical treatment, and services for children at risk.
Conduct and document diligent searches for parents and family members as needed.
Complete home studies for prospective placements as required.
Plan and facilitate visits between children in care and family members.
Conduct at least monthly face-to-face contacts with children, parents, relatives, and others on the caseload.
Review and assess family progress toward case plan goals.
Support foster and adoptive families.
Negotiate adoption subsidy agreements when applicable.
Complete assigned adoption paperwork leading to finalization and meet adoption goals when applicable.