Dependency Case Manager/Trainee

Chsfl•Vero Beach, FL

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About The Position

Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) is hiring a Dependency Case Manager/Trainee to support children and families navigating challenging circumstances. The role assesses the needs of children and families involved with the child welfare system and coordinates services that support safety, stability, and permanency. It may suit candidates beginning a child welfare career as well as those with relevant experience. Trainees receive structured, paid training to develop the knowledge and skills needed to become certified Dependency Case Managers. Training includes Phase I Child Protection Certification classroom training followed by Phase II supervised field practice. Successful completion provides a pathway toward full child welfare case management certification and advancement to the Dependency Case Manager role. Applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

Requirements

For the Trainee role: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
For the Trainee role: Florida Driver’s License within 30 days of hire and daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
For the Trainee role: Ability to successfully complete required Child Welfare Case Management Certification training, examination, and supervised field practice.
For the Certified Dependency Case Manager role: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
For the Certified Dependency Case Manager role: Florida Child Welfare Case Manager certification.
For the Certified Dependency Case Manager role: Two years of experience working with at-risk children and families.
For the Certified Dependency Case Manager role: Florida Driver’s License within 30 days of hire and daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
For adoption-focused positions: Adoption Competent Certificate is required or must be obtained within six months of employment.
Care deeply about the safety and well-being of children and families.
Build trusting, professional relationships while navigating challenging situations.
Stay organized while managing multiple cases, priorities, and deadlines.
Communicate clearly with families, caregivers, providers, and other professionals.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Balance compassion with sound professional judgment.
Document work and maintain accurate case records.
Advocate for children and families in meetings, staffings, and court proceedings.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field.
Master’s degree in Social Work.
For the Trainee role: Two years of experience working with at-risk children and families.
For the Trainee role: Experience or education related to child welfare, dependency, social work, foster care, adoption, teaching, psychology, or criminal justice.

Responsibilities

Conduct child safety assessments and identify the needs of children and families.
Develop service plans and connect families with appropriate programs, providers, and community resources.
Monitor progress and coordinate services with caregivers, providers, DCF, attorneys, and other professionals.
Support children, caregivers, and family members as they work toward stable placement and permanency.
Maintain accurate case documentation, assessments, service plans, progress notes, and required reports.
Prepare case and status reports and provide recommendations regarding permanency plans.
Testify in court and participate in judicial and case-related proceedings as required.
Help families and caregivers access medical coverage, subsidies, and other needed services for children.
Support placement, reunification, adoption, and independent-living activities when applicable.
Conduct community outreach and diligent searches as required.
Arrange or provide transportation when needed.
Participate in on-call support as required or scheduled.