Part time Care Manager Certified - Temporary

Brevard Family Partnership • Rockledge, FL

326d • $21

About The Position

The Family Allies Care Manager adheres to the BFP System of Care principles of practice and provides family centered strength based assessment, planning, linkage, coordination, and advocacy for children and families. The Care Manager works as a team member with key partners including parents, family members, foster parents, caregivers, guardian ad litem, DCF Protective Investigators, CLS attorneys, therapists, providers, and other appropriate professionals. The Care Manager will train and become proficient in identifying and assessing child and family needs with the ultimate goal of achieving permanency. Note this is a part-time, temporary position. Positions available at both the Central Care Center and South Care Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related area of study from an accredited college or university required.
• Valid Driver's License - Essential: A valid driver's license is required in order to attend meetings and other activities throughout the County and State.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, solution-focused approach.
• Computer literacy: Intermediate skill in Word, Excel, SACWIS system are required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field of study preferred.
• Two years' experience working with at risk children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete required certification - Attend Child Protection Certification training (pre-service) and successfully attain a passing score of 86% or higher on the required examination.
• Conduct family function and child safety assessments; develop, monitor, and manage required safety plans.
• Identify and develop plan to successfully achieve permanency for children placed in out-of-home care.
• Assess child and family needs; develop service plans; coordinate the delivery of services; ensure all referrals and linkages to children/parents/caregivers are completed.
• Prepare all required court reports and submit within the required time frames; make recommendations; testify at court hearings regarding reunification, permanent guardianship, termination of parental rights, or other case management activities; ensure court orders are completed within required time frames.
• Develop and maintain case and program documentation according to contract; ensure documentation occurs within the SACWIS system and other related systems within required time frames.
• Adhere to the local SOC values, goals and priorities for Brevard's children, youth and families; Utilize a family centered strength based approach to care; Monitor quality of care by conducting face-to-face home visits with children minimally every 30 days, or with increased frequency as determined by case situations and supervisory direction; facilitate, monitor, and assess visitation between children, parents, and siblings to ensure safety and observe interactions.
• Provide support to children, caregivers and family members to assure stable placement and timely achievement of permanency; Coordinate cases with supervisor, team members, providers, DCF and attorneys as needed.
• Review case information prior to every hearing in order to be prepared to answer any questions from the Court regarding the status of the case, services, and progress towards permanency; Dress appropriately for Court appearances and ensure all court hearings are attended timely.
• Embrace and participate in initiatives and programs designed to enhance the System of Care.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $21.63/hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree