Child Welfare Case Manager

One Hope United•Bartow, FL

About The Position

One Hope United works with children of all ages who are wards of the state due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The organization recruits and trains foster parents and provides supportive services to children and families seeking stable, nurturing homes where children can thrive. The Child Welfare Case Manager provides direct case management services to children, birth families, foster families, and primary caregivers in home, daycare, preschool, and/or school settings. The role ensures access to services suited to individual needs and continuity of care focused on resolving or preventing child abuse or neglect. The Case Manager assesses needs, plans and coordinates services, monitors and evaluates progress, and advocates for children and families. The position works collaboratively with therapists, foster parents, primary caregivers, guardians ad litem, and other professionals, while developing working relationships with mental health professionals, community agencies, and each child’s support system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree approved by the Florida Board in a listed field, such as behavioral sciences, community development, criminal justice, criminology, education, health science, human development, human sciences, human services, law, political science, public administration, psychology, social policy, or sociology.
Willingness to obtain Child Welfare Case Manager (CWCM) certification within one year of employment.
Willingness to complete 10 weeks of training.
Reliable transportation and willingness to drive daily for work-related purposes.
Availability to work evenings and weekends and to be on call.
Ability to be culturally diverse.

Nice To Haves

State of Florida Child Welfare Certification (CWCM) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Arrange visitation schedules based on completed visitation plans and input from appropriate parties; supervise visits and document observations as appropriate.
Provide appropriate information when applicable and accompany children to appointments as necessary to report progress or lack thereof.
Assist primary caregivers and foster families in implementing case-plan tasks and activities.
Attend and participate in professional development training as required by the state of Florida and agency policies and procedures.
Identify strengths, limitations, risk factors, and needs, and refer and coordinate concrete services for children, primary caregivers, and biological families.
Serve as a conduit of information among case participants and stakeholders, including medical, educational, and mental health providers.
Conduct visits with children, parents, and/or caregivers that include ongoing assessment of child safety, permanency, and well-being.
Develop and implement plans that meet the needs of children and families.
Facilitate placement and service delivery in collaboration with biological, foster, and adoptive families.
Perform case management responsibilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, Department of Children and Families administrative codes and operating procedures, funding-source policies, and internal policies, within required timeframes.
Attend court hearings and prepare and file court documents within required timeframes.
Intervene and assist OHU/CBC staff in crisis situations.
Meet with families in their homes at various times, including evenings, nights, and weekends, potentially in high-risk neighborhoods.
Perform other duties related to the position.