Placement Specialist - Child Welfare

Kids Central • Wildwood, FL

4d • Onsite

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.

As the initial point of contact with KCI, the Placement Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate intake, assessment, and coordination of out-of-home care for children at Kids Central Inc., operating within Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and KCI operating procedures.

Requirements

• Two years of child welfare experience and/or a bachelor’s degree in human services, behavioral health, or related field from an accredited institution, and one year of experience in human services or child welfare are preferred.
• Current Background Clearance Screening Letter
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Ability to meet Organizational Required Competency standards
• Knowledge of the child welfare system 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to multitask and problem solve
• Ability to work routinely covering the overnight shift, and occasional coverage of the weekend shift
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to assume on-call responsibilities outside normal working hours

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Child Protective Professional preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure children receive timely, accurate, and complete assessments so they can be matched and maintained in the most appropriate setting (foster care, residential, and acute care behavioral settings)
• Ensure all services identified by the Protective Investigator and/or Case Manager are appropriate and are delivered, authorizing all initial services and requests 
• Assist Protective Investigator and/or Case Manager in developing an initial plan of action, make referrals based on established criteria and standards
• Routinely attend and participate in Children Medical Assessment Team (CMAT), disruptions, and multi-disciplinary staffings
• Assist with the integration and stabilization of the level of care of children into therapeutic care, medical care, and children with disabilities
• Act as liaison between foster parents, case management agencies, and Department of Children and Families staff to ensure appropriate placements are maintained
• Other Duties as assigned

Benefits

• Kids Central, Inc. provides a comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and a generous paid time off allotment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees