3,634 Child Welfare jobs in the United States

• Provide consistent and comprehensive training to all new employees in the program.
• Serve as a mentor for all staff members by exhibiting best practices and appropriate behavioral management techniques.
• Observe interactions between staff and clientele on an ongoing basis for the purpose of staff coaching and future trainings.
• Oversight of daily schedule and staff adherence to daily schedule, including staff improvement on transitioning clients within the schedule.
• Initiate and implement scheduling changes as needed.
• Coach staff members and provide regular feedback on opportunities for improvement, especially in the areas of differential response to client situations.
• Communicate with Program Manager regarding concerns, progress and all other relevant matters.
• Assist the Program Manager with scheduling, interviewing, problem resolution and other duties as assigned.
• Actively participates in team meetings to review case progress and provide best programming solutions.

• Know the population and is aware of individualized treatment plan.
• Provide consistent, individualized reinforcement to client behavior, using daily issues to teach and reinforce adaptive behaviors.
• Utilize a proactive/preventive method of intercepting problems to neutralize them before they escalate.
• Strategically utilize identified behavior management techniques and other de-escalation trainings to assist clients in developing appropriate behaviors.
• Assist clients in developing insight into their behaviors so that they learn to self-identify and self-correct.

• Boundaries - Ability to establish, maintain and exhibit appropriate boundaries with clients & staff at all times.
• Responsive - Capacity to react and de-escalate issues in calm & collective manner.
• Dependability - Demonstrate reliable and consistent actions & behaviors, lead by setting a good example for others.
• Communication - Ability to provide constructive feedback and develop relationships built on trust.
• Positivity - Ability to express passion and commitment to the program while supporting and encouraging others.

Job DetailsLevelEntryJob Location719 US HWY 301 S - TAMPA, FLSecondary Job Location(s)UndisclosedRemote TypeHybridPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeSalary Range$20.67 - $3.56 HourlyTravel PercentageNegligibleJob ShiftDayJob CategoryNonprofit - Social ServicesDescriptionClinical Program Specialist -Child welfareCome Put your Experience to Use and Work with Great People!Central Florida's Behavioral Health Network, Inc. (CFBHN) is one of the leading behavioral health managing entities in the state of Florida, covering 14 counties. Contracted with the Department of Children and Family, we provide oversite to providers in central Florida who serve in the mental health and substance abuse field in all types of settings, including school and community settings. We have been in business for more than 25 years, are well respected in the field, and are located in a convenient location near Brandon just off the Selman Expressway, not far from downtown!The CPS is responsible for working with providers implementing child welfare servicesOne of the best things about working at CFBHN is that the company truly cares about its employees, and it shows in the length of time our employees stay with us. Many of our staff have been here ten years or more. We offer a great paid time off program that includes paid vacation days, paid sick days, paid personal days and a paid volunteer day! Our health and dental benefits are 100% employer paid for telehealth. We offer a great 401k plan along with a profit-sharing plan to help you prepare for your future. This is a great hybrid role which is mostly work from home. We provide your laptop, cell phone, monitor, and other supplies you may need.Responsibilities:Essential Job FunctionsPerform the day-to-day assigned coordination activities to assist in creating an integrated child welfare systemRepresent CFBHN at community stakeholder, funder and provider meetings as assigned; chairing committee meetings as assigned.Data management for Family Intervention Service (FIS)/Family Intensive Treatment (FIT)/ (Behavioral Health Consultant) BHC Programs thru completion of monthly spreadsheets for FIS/FIT/ and BHC providers and reviews data with CFBHN Child Welfare (CW )Program Manager.Provides technical assistance to FIS/FIT/BHC thru corresponding daily emails and phone calls.Processes incidentals for FIS/FIT thru placing incidental dollar requests on spreadsheet and complete authorization forms back to providerAssure programmatic outcomes are being met; create and disseminate required programmatic reports to funders, providers and CFBHN managementProvide programmatic technical assistance and training, both internal and external Non-Priority call participation.Familiar with ME, DCF, CPI, CBC, providers and community stakeholders and roles and responsibilities of each in regard to child welfare.Understand Florida's system of care and child welfare integrationUnderstand Florida's child abuse systemCase Management experienceKnowledge of children's mental healthAbility to manage multiple tasks and prioritize meeting deadlinesKnowledge of Microsoft Office suite as applicable to the positionAbility to travel as required by the positionQualificationsRequired Education/ExperienceBachelor's degree in social services, or equivalent combination of education and behavioral health experienceWe offer:Health & dental (100% paid for employee)Vision benefits (deeply discounted pricing)Hybrid role - Predominately work from homeLife Insurance ( 10,000 policy, 100% paid)401k (after 90 days) Profit sharing (after six months)AD&D policy (100% employer paid)Telehealth at no costAFLAC available12 paid vacation days, 12 paid sick daysTwo paid personal days and one paid volunteer dayNine paid holidays Employee assistance programAnd more great benefits!Send your resume now!

• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

• Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:
• Level A & B 85,000
• Level C 55,000
• Level D & E 35,000

• Plans, organizes, manages, coordinates, and directs the operations, programs, and services of the child welfare branch of the County Human Services Agency.
• Oversees and directs proper program planning, service delivery, evaluation of programs and services.
• Initiates, develops, and implements more efficient ways to provide services and use of available funding.
• Responsible for the direction and coordination of the fiscal management, personnel management, and program planning and evaluation functions of the branch.
• Develops, administers, and insures proper expenditure controls for the branch budget.
• Monitors and serves as a resource of compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Responsible for the general training and development of child welfare staff.
• May act for the Director of the Human Services Agency in the Director's absence or when delegated.

• The principles of administration, organization, and management necessary to develop, analyze, ?evaluate and implement administrative policies.
• State and local welfare programs and juvenile court policies and procedures.
• Grant and funding sources for child welfare programs.
• Pertinent laws and regulations for the effective functioning of child welfare programs.
• Operating policies and general functions of the State Department of Social Services.
• Budget development and expenditure control.
• Principles of effective personnel practices and procedures, employee management, supervision training, and development.

• Plan, organize, direct, manage, and coordinate the operations, functions, and programs of the child welfare branch of the County Human Services Agency.
• Manage and coordinate the activities of professional, administrative and administrative personnel through subordinate supervisors.
• Provide direction, supervision, training, development, and work evaluation for Branch staff.
• Develop budgets and control expenditures.
• Direct the implementation of significant changes affecting goals of the department and methods by which work is performed.
• Coordinate Branch operations, functions, and services with other government agencies.
• Effectively represent the Human Services Agency in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

• Regular attendance is an essential function.
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment, including repetitive hand and arm motion.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures, regulations and develop appropriate conclusions.
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions; complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives; Implement improvement plans.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Represent the County with the community and other agencies; conduct presentations.
• Administer a budget, personnel and programs; Assure compliance with funding.
• Train, evaluate and supervise staff; resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

• Provide timely and effective technical support to Child Welfare professionals for hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Track, prioritize, and resolve IT incidents and service requests related to Child Welfare systems, adhering to established service level agreements (SLAs).
• Collaborate with Child Welfare teams to identify and implement software solutions that enhance casework efficiency, data accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of databases and information systems that support Child Welfare operations, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Administer and provide technical support for specialized Child Welfare case management software or systems.
• Provide training and support to Child Welfare professionals on the effective use of technology tools and systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Social Work, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in providing IT support, particularly in a Child Welfare or similar social services setting.
• Familiarity with Child Welfare practices, regulations, and case management processes.
• Proficiency in Windows and/or macOS operating systems.
• Familiarity with specialized Child Welfare software or case management systems is highly desirable.
• Basic networking knowledge (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in working with Child Welfare professionals.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and quickly adapt to changing priorities.

• Program administration principles and techniques.
• Rules, regulations and guidelines relating to school accounting.
• Purpose and functions of special project programs.
• Problem analysis and report writing techniques; data organization and presentation.
• Organization and planning techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.

• Maintain complex fiscal records.
• Analyze problems; organize data, and present information.
• Perform difficult and responsible clerical and technical and clerical accounting work with accuracy, speed and a minimum of supervision.
• Deal effectively with a variety of personalities and situations.
• Use good judgment in responding to problems.
• Compose correspondence independently; communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Provide technical guidance to others.
• Understand and interpret complex Federal and State rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Analyze problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Physical capability sufficient to perform job tasks.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Carry out oral and written directions; write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described.

• Enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter and operate standard office equipment.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids.
  
  • Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone, with or without hearing aids.
  • Lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs at waist height for short distances.
  • Bend at the waist.
  • Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, grasp, push/pull.
    
    • See, hear and speak with/without assistive devices sufficient to communicate effectively with others.

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume (Current Resume)

Description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

Opportunities for growth. Therapists and Counselors are supported in obtaining and maintaining clinical licensure through in-house clinical supervision and reimbursement for licensure fees. We also offer opportunities for advanced trainings in your field, which may include Play Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Nurturing Parent Program, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other trainings, depending on your unique interests, as well as opportunities to collaborate with other community partners to expand your professional network and increase your access to supplemental resources to benefit the kids and families you’re serving.Work/Life balance. We know you can’t pour from an empty cup. We encourage a healthy work/life balance by keeping schedules flexible and caseloads low, with a focus on quality of engagement and services over quantity of billable hours. We offer a generous paid leave package that includes two weeks of paid vacation in the first year (increasing over your tenure to more than five weeks per year), plus two weeks of paid sick time, two additional floating holidays, eleven paid holidays, and a paid winter break between Christmas and New Year's each year.

Brightpoint's Child Welfare Counseling Services provide therapeutic intervention for children and parents involved in the child welfare system. As a Therapist on the Child Welfare Counseling Services team, you will provide clients with an individualized assessment, and then work collaboratively with the family and outside services providers to develop a comprehensive and strengths-based treatment plan. Your services will help children and adult clients address trauma, attachment, domestic violence, anger management, parenting, placement stabilization, substance abuse, permanency, and court involvement.

Candidate qualifications:

Licensed Candidate

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a closely related clinical field, required.

• Current clinical licensure in the state of Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) required.

• Experience providing behavioral health services to youth or families using an evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment modality, such as Theraplay, the ARC framework, or other trauma-informed practice strongly preferred.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.

Unlicensed Candidate

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a closely related clinical field, required.

• Eligible for clinical licensure in the state of Illinois (LCSW, LCPC or LMFT) and will obtain, and maintain, clinical Illinois license within 36 months of employment required.

• Experience providing behavioral health services to youth or families using an evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment modality, such as Theraplay, the ARC framework, or other trauma-informed practice strongly preferred.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.

Job details:

• Compensation: Salary Range: Licensed $61k-$4k; Unlicensed 55k- 58k; Offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional financial compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.

• Clinical licensure: Licensed therapists receive reimbursement of licensure renewal fees.

• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here ( )

• Location: Hybrid (remote/community-based). Therapy provided in person to program participants in the Chicago, IL area. Therapists work from home/preferred remote location during occasional telehealth services and between in-person visits.

• Schedule: Full-time, salaried; general business hours with some flexibility for evening appointments as needed to accommodate client schedules.

• Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) ( .

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Job Description

This position is located in Poteau, Oklahoma.

Working in Child Welfare for Oklahoma's largest state agency means having the opportunity to positively impact the safety and well-being of children and families for generations to come. If you have a passion for social work and making a difference in your local community, OKDHS has a place for you! Join our team and create pathways to hope for all Oklahomans. 

Extensive training will be provided to new employees.

Annual Salary

• Level I   H23A - $37,280.75 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Level II  H23B - $0,077.79 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Level III H23C - $4 ,968.62 + Full State Employee Benefits

Applicants who possess a Master's Degree in Social Work will be entitled to a salary incentive of an additional 5%.

On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $ 00 to 150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.

Hours worked may include on-call, extended and/or weekend hours.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Child Welfare Specialist, Level I

• Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university; 
• OR 3 years of experience related to child welfare work;
• OR A combination of education and experience.

Child Welfare Specialist, Level II

• A bachelor's degree (in any field) to qualify;
• OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Child Welfare Specialist, Level III

• A Master's degree;
• OR a Bachelors Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist;
• OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Job Duties

This position job responsibilities may be in one or more of the following, within Child Welfare Programs.

Child Protective Services (CPS) 

*Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect.

*Protects the safety of children and provides services to help families with any barriers that can result in the safety of their children to be at risk.

Family Centered Services (FCS)  

*Preserves and strengthen protective capacities of the parents to keep the child in their own home with a focus on increasing safety for the child and family to prevent unnecessary out-of-home placements.

Permanency Planning (PP) 

*Provides services to families that include involving family members as participants in their own treatment plan.

*Provides placements for children which will meet their medical, educational, and physical needs.

*Returns children to their own homes as soon as their needs can be met in the home of their parent(s), and arranges a permanent plan when return to the home is not possible.

All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program

• Learn treatment and preventive services;
• Visit children in placement and conduct assessments of children and families;
• Refer families and children to services in the community;
• Participate in investigations of abuse and neglect of children, and prepare case reports and other documentation;
• Attends court hearings and provides testimony;
• Consults with the District Attorney and other attorneys, and tribal partners regarding efforts to protect the child, reunite the family or other permanent plans for the child; 
• Provides direct services to children in placement,
• And other duties as assigned.

Travel is EXTENSIVE  - Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.  State vehicles will be available for use to carry out the duties of the position.

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If you have questions, please contact

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 25-JD136

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