Child Welfare Case Manager

LifeView Group • Pensacola, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary duty of this role is to perform work requiring advanced knowledge in the field of social work or human behavioral studies. The Case Manager will use this advanced knowledge and prior work experience to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the most appropriate services and support to families. This includes 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, and families who voluntarily request similar, but non-judicial, in-home services. The Case Manager is 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

• Perform work requiring advanced knowledge in social work or human behavioral studies.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing services and support to families.
• Serve families in the Dependency Court system needing services to prevent future abuse and/or neglect.
• Serve families who voluntarily request in-home services.
• Ensure that every child has a permanent home that provides physical and emotional safety.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Term Life
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Group Critical Illness Insurance
• Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discount Program
• Teladoc

What This Job Offers

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