Independent Living Coordinator I - Child Welfare

Kids Central•Wildwood, FL

15d

About The Position

Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like a career that provides you an opportunity to help families and to make a difference in the lives of children? Join us in creating a brighter future for children and their families. At Kids Central we believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe and loving home that provides a path to a bright future. However sometimes children, and their families, need additional support to ensure their safety and well-being. That is where we step in. The Independent Living Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that young adults who are transitioning out of the foster care system have the necessary knowledge, skills and resources that will ensure their successful independence from care. Special attention must be given to the youth’s educational progress; development of employment skills as well as ensuring each youth has a network of supportive adults to support them in their transition.

Requirements

Master’s degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field. If degree is in an unrelated field, must be eligible for a waiver. Eligible college or university degrees must be awarded by an institution accredited by an accreditation body recognized by the Federal Department of Education and/or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The college or university must have been accredited at the time the degree was awarded.
2-3 years of Child Welfare experience preferred.
Child Welfare Certification preferred but not required at time of hire. Must obtain and maintain certification in good standings within one year of employment.
Must maintain a clear criminal background and driving record. Valid Florida Driver’s license required.
Must maintain and show proof of the appropriate automobile insurance limits ($100,000/$300,000) per Florida Statutes and have reliable transportation.
Must successfully clear Level II Background Screen
Must have a passion for teens/young adults
Must be able to work independently and cohesively with a team in the workplace
Ability to meet Organizational Required Competency standards
Excellent communications (verbal and written)
Effective platform (public speaking) skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Excellent mentoring skills
Excellent critical thinking skills
Ability to assess risk
Ability to travel up to 65%
Ability to safely operate motor vehicle
Ability to complete tasks timely in accordance with Florida Statutes and Administrative Codes

Responsibilities

Serves as primary case manager for youth 18-23
Serves as secondary case manager for youth 17
Schedules Transition Meetings/My Pathways to Success Plans in the youth’s home
Completes quarterly home visits every 30 days with youth age 17 in licensed foster care
Ensures youth are receiving life skills in their placement and tracks their progress their formal 17 year old assessments
Assists with educational workshops geared toward youth/young adults
Assists with various youth functions that may occur after hours including the Youth Advisory Council, Summer Camps and IL Graduation Celebration
Prepares and processes necessary paperwork for youth participating in the Road to Independence Program which are the following programs: Postsecondary Education Services and Support, Educational Training Voucher (ETV), (PESS), Extended Foster Care (EFC) and Aftercare programs,
Prepares Case Plans and Judicial Reviews and attends court for young adults ages 18-22 in Extended Foster Care
Attends court hearings for youth age 17-year-old in Licensed care and prepares a Status Report to be filed with the court
Monitors youth and young adults educational progress to ensure success
Monitors youth in EFC program in their placement
Other duties as assigned