Project Lifeline Manager

JAFCO•Sunrise, FL

About The Position

The Friendship Circle of Miami and JAFCO Children's Ability Center seek a dedicated, compassionate Licensed Social Worker for the Project Lifeline program. The role provides intensive case management and support to parents, advocating for children and families, including families raising children with developmental disabilities. The position is based at JAFCO Ability Center in Sunrise, Florida, and also involves staff meetings at both program sites. The social worker receives and assesses clinical referrals, conducts intakes, develops service plans, and maintains relationships with families through regular home visits. The role includes connecting families with community services, coordinating with schools and other professionals, supporting parents and children at meetings and hearings, maintaining case documentation, and applying trauma-informed and person-centered approaches. The position also supports parent programming, may include evening and weekend activities, and participates in an on-call rotation with the clinical team.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work or a related field.
State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Social Worker.
Experience working with children and families with developmental disabilities in a clinical setting.
Knowledge of developmental disabilities and community resources.
Strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills.
Commitment to trauma-informed care and person-centered approaches.
Willingness to support evening and weekend program activities.

Responsibilities

Receive and assess referrals for clinical services within the program.
Conduct initial intakes to evaluate the strengths and needs of children and families.
Develop and implement service goals and plans, including recommendations for children and families.
Maintain professional relationships with families through regular home visits.
Provide ongoing support and information to families in accordance with regulatory and professional standards and the agency's mission, vision, and values.
Advocate for clients by coordinating access to community and professional services and addressing barriers, including transportation.
Stay informed about community resources and help families access developmental disability resources through referrals and case management.
Attend community meetings, court hearings, IEP meetings, and other relevant provider meetings to support children and families.
Collaborate and communicate with schools, physicians, therapists, and other professionals involved with children and families.
Maintain accurate and timely case notes, file documentation, and required paperwork according to agency policies.
Attend weekly individual supervision and staff meetings at both program sites.
Implement a Trauma-Informed Care Model and Person-Centered Approach in procedures, practices, and daily interactions.
Support Friendship Circle program needs, including evening and weekend activities as needed.
Support the facilitation of parent programming and support groups.
Participate in on-call support in rotation with the clinical team.
Follow Florida Child Abuse Reporting Rules.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.