Child Welfare Case Manager

LifeView Group•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The 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. Responsible for taking actions appropriate 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 (4) 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 bachelor’s degree for those without relevant professional experience, social work, or human services experience.
Must be Certified or Eligible to obtain certification as a Child Welfare Case Manager (CWCM) and within one (1) year of provisional status and maintain active certification.
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.
Provide voluntary, non-judicial in-home services to families.
Ensure that every child has a permanent home that provides physical and emotional safety.