Child Welfare Case Manager Senior Specialized
About The Position
FamiliesFirst Network of Lakeview (FFN) provides foster care and child welfare services in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties. The nonprofit’s specialized team is passionate about helping abused and neglected children and their families. FamiliesFirst Network collaborates with partners throughout the state, in Northwest Florida’s four-county area and within our faith-based communities to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Learn more at FamiliesFirstNetwork.org. Position Summary The Senior Child Welfare Case Manager – Specialized primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge in the field of social work or human behavioral studies, and to use such advanced knowledge and prior work experience to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the most appropriate services and support to families (1) in the Dependency Court system who have been identified by the Court as needing professional services to prevent future abuse and/or neglect of children, and (2) who voluntarily request similar, but non-judicial, in-home services, and (3) who request young adult services. Responsible for taking appropriate actions to ensure that every child has a permanent home that provides physical and emotional safety.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of full-time social work or human services experience; or associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional work experience; or two (2) years of full-time social work or human services experience; or bachelor’s degree for those without relevant professional experience, social work, or human services experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience
- Must be Certified as a Child Welfare Case Manager (CWCM) or equivalent.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.
- A Level II background screening is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide services and support to families in the Dependency Court system who have been identified by the Court as needing professional services to prevent future abuse and/or neglect of children.
- Provide services and support to families who voluntarily request similar, but non-judicial, in-home services.
- Provide services and support to families who request young adult services.
- Take appropriate actions to ensure that every child has a permanent home that provides physical and emotional safety.
Benefits
- Drug Free Workplace Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
