Independent Living Case Manager- Brevard

Family Partnerships of Central Florida•Rockledge, FL

21h

About The Position

The Independent Living Case Manager provides case management for older youth and young adults who are or were in foster care and are eligible or potentially eligible for services and support through the Youth Services Department. The role provides assessment, planning, linkage, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and advocacy for young adults and their support systems, landlords, or caregivers. The position works with young adults, their support systems, mental health professionals, community agencies, case management agencies, and Youth Services Team members. It supports young people’s transition planning and access to services, including post-18 services and Extended Foster Care. The position also contributes to program quality assurance, data analysis and reporting, policy and procedure reviews, and agency strategic planning and quality improvement. The role requires local and occasional long-distance travel, on-call assignments, and at least 15 hours of annual in-service training. Employment is exempt. A thorough background screening is required upon hire, with an FDLE check at least every five years.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: an associate degree or at least 60 college credits from an accredited college and two years of full-time social work, human services, or other professional work experience; or a high school diploma or GED equivalent and four or more years of full-time social work or human services experience.
Provide official transcripts for high school diploma or GED credentials when applicable.
Obtain Child Welfare Case Manager Certification within 12 months of completing paid pre-service training.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Conduct oneself professionally with colleagues, peers, and clients and demonstrate behavior that supports clients’ dignity and well-being.
Uphold established policies and professional standards of conduct.
Demonstrate effective leadership, planning, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Complete assignments with minimal guidance and supervision.
Objectively coach and mentor staff through complex and difficult issues.
Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks to meet deadlines.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Analyze, integrate, and report data.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Represent and promote positive, solution-oriented behaviors within the team and organization.
Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence and sensitivity to the population served.
Be able to travel.
Complete a thorough background screening upon hire, including FBI, FDLE, local law, employment reference, DMV, criminal records, Social Security trace, and drug screening checks.
Attend at least 15 hours of in-service training annually.
Be able to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other applicable standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social work or a related area of study from an accredited college or university.
Two years of experience working with at-risk children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide Independent Living Case Management for older youth in foster care in accordance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and DCFOP.
Develop, strengthen, and maintain working relationships with young adults, their support systems, mental health professionals, and community agencies.
Provide guidance and support to case management agencies regarding Youth Services Programs, requirements, and services.
Promote and recruit for teen programs available to youth, caregivers, and case managers throughout the system of care.
Prepare all parties for Youth Transition Meetings.
Prepare court documents and attend court for young adults in Extended Foster Care.
Complete program applications and funding authorizations for youth receiving post-18 services.
Maintain at least monthly contact with young adults to ensure transition plans are followed or updated as needed.
Communicate with the Youth Services Team and community partners to connect youth and young adults with needed assistance.
Attend monthly meetings with Youth Services Team members to collaborate in supporting teens and young adults.
Participate in agency quality assurance and improvement activities, including technical assistance, training, and policy development as needed.
Assist with collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data to support timely and effective adjustments to the agency’s Child Welfare System of Care.
Participate in creating and annually reviewing Unit Policy and Procedure Manuals to ensure they reflect current state, federal, and system-of-care requirements.
Participate in agency strategic planning and quality improvement processes.
Provide professional, respectful, timely, and responsive customer service.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with personnel policies and procedures.
Perform duties in other counties as assigned.