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Salary : $72,542.96 Annually
Location : Rockingham County, NC
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 01708
Department: Social Services
Division: Child Welfare Services
Opening Date: 08/26/2025
Closing Date: 9/8/ :59 PM Eastern

Summary

Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment.

• Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Onsite wellness/medical clinic
• Onsite fitness center
• Retirement
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays
• Bereavement
• Community Service Leave
• Weekends Off (varies by position)
• Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401-K & 457 Plans with county match up to 1% of base salary

General Definition of Work
Performs advanced health and human services work developing and implementing health and social services strategic planning and reviewing quality assurance processes for all program delivery areas, as well as measurement methods for capturing achievement of local/state/federal requirements. The Program Manager provides informational materials and communicates program criteria/achievements to the community, superiors, the Consolidated Health and Human Services Board, County Manager, and Board of County Commissioners. He/she participates on boards and coalitions to coordinate departmental participation in strategic planning and implementation of community programming, as well as evaluate the effectiveness of social services initiatives. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and managing strategic planning for programs and reviewing quality assurance for the County's Social Services with a primary focus in Child Welfare in order to meet county/state/federal requirements for programs and services. This position plans, organizes, and directs day-to-day functions; monitors results. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Social Services Director and the Assistant Social Services Director and is evaluated by reports, discussions, program achievements/effectiveness, and by observation in terms of the overall accuracy and quality of the work.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Examples of Duties

Essential Functions
Develops and maintains quality assurance and local policies, procedures, and practices to meet the legislative requirements in the MOU between County DSS and NCDHHS. Provides continuous monitoring of critical outcomes, administrative functions, reviews data, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
Develops and maintains quality assurance and local policies, procedures, and practices to meet the requirements for program-specific audits conducted at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Participates in development of job descriptions for future additional monitoring positions, interviewing, selection of any new program staff, as well as conducting ongoing performance management and supervision of subordinates.
Conducts research; analyzes current statistics, creates comparative local/state/federal data; identifies trends, recognizes achievements and programs needing improvement, strengths, and weaknesses; interprets data to formulate goals and objectives for Social Services and strategic planning.
Prepares and provides informational materials and presentations, as requested.
Prepares reports and other types of correspondence; prepares and maintains files and records.
Participates on boards and community coalitions at the local, regional, state, and/or national levels to support in strategic planning and achievement of required performance standards.
Provides training related to achieving and monitoring goals and standards. Provides technical assistance, as needed, to forward practice and goal attainment.
Assists with Disaster Preparedness.
Evaluates effectiveness/performance of programs and services (which may include individual practice/performance in those programs/services, as well as supervision thereof) to promote accuracy, accountability, and quality.
Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of County and department policies and procedures.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to delivery of Child Welfare Programs with more specific knowledge in Child Welfare services and resources.
Extensive knowledge of methods and techniques used to plan, evaluate, monitor, and capture achievements, as well as areas for improvement, across the many various programs that Social Services deliver.
Extensive knowledge of the texts, publications, and manuals (including online locations) applicable to area of assignment.
Thorough knowledge in preparing reports and other types of correspondence.
Thorough knowledge in the use of standard office equipment and associated software.
Ability to communicate risks and avoidance measures effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to make arithmetic computations.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to understand local and national statistics.
Ability to compute analyze data.
Ability to effectively negotiate.
Ability to work independently in developing goals, activities, priorities and tasks as well as meeting deadlines inherent to assigned areas of responsibility.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, elected officials, State agencies, regional and State partners, and the general public.

Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires walking and occasionally requires standing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
Master's degree in social work, public administration, healthcare administration, human services administration, or a human services programmatic field, and three years of human service experience in research and evaluation; or graduation from a four-year college or university and five years progressive administrative or consultative experience in a human services program; or equivalent combination or education and experience.
Preference will be given to candidates with monitoring and program experience in at least one, but preferably multiple, programs, include social services, behavioral health.

Preference will be given to candidate with experience understanding data and developing statistical reports.

Special Requirements
Valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information

Note: In accordance with State mandates and the Rockingham County Emergency Operations Plan, Rockingham County Health and Human Services staff from the Divisions of Social Services, Public Health and Integrated Health are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff person is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter or Emergency Operations Center.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. If you have student loans and you are selected for full-time employment with Rockingham County, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan after you have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full-time by certain public service employers. Click on the link below to see whether you might qualify.


Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

For Full Time employees in a regular position, insurance is available and effective the first day of the following month after having worked for an entire month. The County currently pays 100% of the cost for regular employees working at least 30 hours per week. Dependent coverage is also available.
Paid Time Off

This benefit is available to regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Time off includes:
Vacation/Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays .
Bereavement
Local Government Retirement System

All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans

NC 401(k)- Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis to a 401(k) and on a pre tax basis to a a 457(b) plan. Contributions will be matched by the county, up to 1% or their annual base salary.
Other Insurance

Insurance such as life, short term disability, and cancer care are available to regular employees and can be paid through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit

All employees are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits

Annual longevity payment beginning with the 6th full year of full or part time regular employment

Details

Client Name
Berkshire Medical Center
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Social Work
Specialty
Social Work
Job ID

Job Title
Social Work - Social Work
Weekly Pay
$2292.0

Shift Details

Shift
12H Nights
Scheduled Hours
36

Job Order Details

Start Date
09/15/2025
End Date
12/15/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Client Details

Address
725 North Street
City
Pittsfield
State
MA
Zip Code
01201

Details

Client Name
Pioneers Medical Center
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Social Work
Specialty
Social Work
Job ID

Job Title
Social Work - Social Work
Weekly Pay
$1610.0

Shift Details

Shift
8H Days
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
08/27/2025
End Date
11/26/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Client Details

City
Meeker
State
CO
Zip Code
81641

Job Title

Child Welfare Case Manager/Indian Child Welfare

Department

Social Services; Child Welfare Program

Reports To

Director of Social Services

Status

Full Time/Non-Exempt

Salary Range

D.O.E.

Location

KTIK Government Center in the Social Services Department

**Tribal Preference is exercised when making hiring decisions for this position.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the KTIK Social Services Director, the Child Welfare Case Manager manages and coordinates child welfare-related services in situations involving Indian Child Welfare matters with the immediate goals of ensuring the safety of every child entering KTIK Tribal Custody and working with families through active efforts aimed at reunifying Indian Families, whenever possible.

As a Child Welfare Case Manager, this position holds the responsibility to create and maintain accurate and timely records, provide support to natural families and foster families, organize and conduct visits with parents and siblings, and engage in useful intervention strategies in accordance with recognized standards of care. Child Welfare Services are provided as part of the Case Manager's work with children and families: Foster Care Services, Child Protection Services, Child Welfare Case Management and Coordination Services, Family Preservation Services, Independent Living Services, and Parenting Support.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Willing and able to travel at any time and be available to travel for work children and family's
• Be will to work an on-call rotating schedule/irregular hour.
• Provide child welfare services to members of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas and the community.
• Interview children, families, and relevant parties to gather necessary information.
• Develop and implement case plans that aim to improve the child's welfare.
• Monitor and document the progress of the child and family toward meeting plan goals.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that necessary services are provided
• Respond to reports of child abuse or neglect and take necessary action.
• Prepare court reports and testify in legal proceedings as required.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of children in the welfare system.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay informed of best practices in child welfare.
• Investigating the case through interviews with key people, including children, parents, other relatives, and medical providers.
• Make plans for and coordinate appropriate placement and stabilization for abused or neglected children.
• Secure and coordinate emergency placement for children and youth entering Tribal Custody.
• Ensure visitation schedules are maintained and followed for children in Tribal Custody related to parent visits and sibling visits.
• Review reports of an alleged case of abuse or neglect.
• Submit written reports at least 5 days before a scheduled Tribal Court hearing, and make oral reports to the Tribal Court, providing necessary information on the progress and efforts by natural parents related to Case Plan goals and Court Orders, as well as updates on the overall well-being and developmental achievements of children in foster care.
• Accept referrals for children alleged or suspected to be abused, neglected, or exploited, and take necessary and appropriate actions.
• Schedule and organize Case Plan meetings within 30 days of the child entering Tribal Custody. Develop individualized Case Plans for any child or youth when an investigation supports a judicial adjudication of the child as a Child in Need of Care. Develop individualized Case Plans for natural parents of children in foster care. Submit all Case Plans to the KTIK Tribal Court.
• Maintain a confidential system of records, subject to third-party disclosure only upon order of the Tribal Court. Recognize that confidentiality is a cornerstone of child welfare services, and any unauthorized breach of confidentiality will result in discipline up to and including termination.
• Assist with all grant reporting related to child welfare services. Adhere to strict documentation protocols as required for grantors and program policies.
• Conduct home visits regularly and no less than once every 30 days. Schedule home visits with natural parents, foster parents, and foster children as often as required to effectively address and/or resolve the family or child's needs.
• Provide meaningful, targeted referrals for children, youth, and families to the appropriate department, agency, or organization for necessary treatment or supportive services.
• Ensure children in Tribal Custody are up to date on all health screenings and appointments.
• Work with Foster Parents to schedule appointments for children in Tribal Custody as needed.

• Administer services to support parents, provide Family Preservation Services to Tribal families to prevent out-of-home placement, and conduct interventions with families, including natural parents and children, aimed at family reunification for children placed out of the home.

• Assist families in meaningful and engaging ways when accessing resources and providing services to comply with court orders and fulfill Case Plan goals.
• Meet with supervisors, colleagues, and other Tribal programs to provide effective support and case management for children and parents assigned to the Case Manager.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and other scheduled meetings, identify and participate in available departmental, virtual, and external trainings, and participate in other meetings and events as directed by a supervisor.

• Conduct thorough, comprehensive, well-documented home studies as necessary.

• Assist in Child Protective Services investigations or other Child Welfare-related services as needed or required.

• Provide necessary and appropriate documentation to law enforcement and prosecution related to child welfare matters when a child's safety is at issue or a concern. When intervention by law enforcement is needed, share important details and effectively coordinate with law enforcement. When a petition for a child's removal or adjudication should be considered by prosecution, provide the necessary information, affidavits, details, or other evidence the prosecutor will need to protect the child's safety and effectively support a petition in Tribal Court.

• Prepare and submit reports detailing worker activities as needed or requested by the Social Service Director for tracking and grant reporting purposes.

• Respond to phone, email, and other inquiries as soon as reasonably possible, but not later than 24 hours.

• Work regularly scheduled shifts on a routine basis with limited unscheduled absences. Be on time for work, ready to start work-related activities at the time the scheduled shift begins.

• Maintain eligibility to work in Social Services and Child Welfare Services, including a clear criminal record. If the employee is arrested or charged with a crime, the employee must provide notice to the Social Services Director within 24 hours. Maintain the valid credentials to conduct all essential job functions, including driving and transporting clients in Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas-owned or GSA vehicles. On an annual basis, the Case Manager must provide a copy of their valid state-issued Driver's License and current automobile insurance policy to the Social Services Director.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Services Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of available Indian Child Welfare resources and services.
• Knowledge of child welfare standards, codes, and tribal jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of healthy and appropriate family dynamics and child development.
• Knowledge of Indian Child Welfare program development and effective program components.
• Knowledge of local and surrounding geography and tribal culture.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to adhere to a code of conduct, personnel policies, and drug and alcohol policies.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check as required for all personnel working with children.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to dress business casual and conduct oneself professionally in all situations.
• Ability to attend work as scheduled, be reliable, and show a high level of commitment.
• Ability to take direction and stay open to new learning opportunities and supervisor directives.
• Ability to participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay informed of best practices in child welfare.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural humility and respect.
• Ability and authorization to fulfill all essential job duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community members and staff.
• Skills to provide effective interventions with children, parents, and families.
• Skills to effectively engage, assess, intervene, evaluate, and terminate relationships with clients.
• Skills to use social work-based strategies to support the connection, well-being, and functioning of Kickapoo families.
• Skills to effectively interview children, families, and relevant parties to gather necessary information.
• Skills to develop and implement case plans that aim to improve the child's welfare.
• Skills to monitor and document the progress of the child and family toward meeting plan goals.
• Skills to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that necessary services are provided.
• Skills to effectively respond to reports of child abuse or neglect and take necessary action.
• Skills to adequately prepare court reports and testify in legal proceedings as required.
• Skills to provide crisis intervention services as necessary.
• Skills to advocate for the rights and needs of children in the welfare system.
• Skills to speak publicly, engage with diverse populations, and resolve conflict with dignity and respect.

Education and Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor's degree and 2 years' relevant experience, OR
• Hold an associate's degree and 4 years' relevant experience, OR
• Hold a minimum of a high school diploma/GED plus 6 years' relevant experience.
• Experience in a closely aligned field, including but not limited to social work, social services, human services, sociology, psychology, case management, and counseling, may be considered.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Have reliable transportation, a current and valid driver's license, and liability insurance.

*This position is covered by the provisions of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act of 1990 (25 U.S.C. ). As such, each applicant will be required, as a precondition to employment, to submit to a 5-year criminal history background check, including fingerprinting.

**Except as provided by the Federal Indian Preference Act, Title 25 USC 45 - 46, there will be no discrimination in the selection process for this position because of race, color, age, sex, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, political membership or non-membership in an employee organization. If the applicants have equal qualifications, preference will be given to Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. Applicants claiming Indian preference must submit verification of Indian certification by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage. All other interested people are encouraged to apply.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant .

LSF is looking for talented Child Welfare Case Managers who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Purpose & Impact:

The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to provide full wrap around case management services to LSF clients and families while establishing a relationship with them and living the agency's core values.

Essential Functions:

• Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing.
• Negotiate and develop a case plan based on identified strengths and needs of the family, the circumstances bringing the family into care, recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant data. This plan is to be created in collaboration with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents and other pertinent parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the child.
• Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days. At least one visit each quarter is to be unannounced.
• Accurately document all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours. Maintain the physical case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with the standardized case file format.
• Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN.
• Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary.
• Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffing as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets.
• Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary.
  Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk.
• Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary and thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members.
• Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements. Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and educational background information about the child or children to prospective caregivers as needed. Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and appropriate.
• Transport children as needed.
• Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required.
• Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the supervisor.
• Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled.
• Works cooperatively with Program Directors, with other Case Managers, with placement staff, with Protective Investigators, with Child Welfare Legal staff and with agency support staff.
• Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours, court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames and court appearances are attended as necessary.
• Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans.
• Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines.
  All duties are performed in accordance with the following standards:
  Courtesy: Treat clients, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image.
• Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work.
• Teamwork: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization.
• Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area.
• Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses such as the PDC Assessment and successfully passes the PDC examination, Pre-service Training. MAPP Training, In-service, etc., within the probationary period and as scheduled thereafter. The successful completion of the Field-Based Performance Assessment is an essential performance standard required for continued employment in the class of Case Manager.
• Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Valid Florida Driver's License and Insurance
• Ability to travel locally, and out of the area, in the execution of professional duties, trainings and/or conferences.
• Ability to operate a computer, sit for long periods of time, and develop coherent written correspondence and progress notes.
• Ability to adapt to irregular hours, perform some light lifting, and be flexible to rotate on call, as needed.
• Certified First Aid/CPR, and crisis intervention.

Education/Experience

• Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or become certified within one year.
• Must possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field . Degree in Social Work preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel.
• Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position.
• To fully understand case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, other mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety; as well as their responsibility to make trauma sensitive transitions when it is determined that a caretaker lacks the needed level of responsibility to care for their children.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

Amazing benefits package including :

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant .

LSF is looking for talented Child Welfare Case Managers who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Purpose & Impact:

The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to provide full wrap around case management services to LSF clients and families while establishing a relationship with them and living the agency's core values.

Essential Functions:

• Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing.
• Negotiate and develop a case plan based on identified strengths and needs of the family, the circumstances bringing the family into care, recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant data. This plan is to be created in collaboration with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents and other pertinent parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the child.
• Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days. At least one visit each quarter is to be unannounced.
• Accurately document all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours. Maintain the physical case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with the standardized case file format.
• Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN.
• Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary.
• Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffing as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets.
• Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary.
  Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk.
• Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary and thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members.
• Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements. Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and educational background information about the child or children to prospective caregivers as needed. Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and appropriate.
• Transport children as needed.
• Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required.
• Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the supervisor.
• Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled.
• Works cooperatively with Program Directors, with other Case Managers, with placement staff, with Protective Investigators, with Child Welfare Legal staff and with agency support staff.
• Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours, court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames and court appearances are attended as necessary.
• Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans.
• Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines.
  All duties are performed in accordance with the following standards:
  Courtesy: Treat clients, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image.
• Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work.
• Teamwork: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization.
• Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area.
• Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses such as the PDC Assessment and successfully passes the PDC examination, Pre-service Training. MAPP Training, In-service, etc., within the probationary period and as scheduled thereafter. The successful completion of the Field-Based Performance Assessment is an essential performance standard required for continued employment in the class of Case Manager.
• Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Valid Florida Driver's License and Insurance
• Ability to travel locally, and out of the area, in the execution of professional duties, trainings and/or conferences.
• Ability to operate a computer, sit for long periods of time, and develop coherent written correspondence and progress notes.
• Ability to adapt to irregular hours, perform some light lifting, and be flexible to rotate on call, as needed.
• Certified First Aid/CPR, and crisis intervention.

Education/Experience

• Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or become certified within one year.
• Must possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field . Degree in Social Work preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel.
• Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position.
• To fully understand case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, other mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety; as well as their responsibility to make trauma sensitive transitions when it is determined that a caretaker lacks the needed level of responsibility to care for their children.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

Amazing benefits package including :

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant .

LSF is looking for talented Child Welfare Case Managers who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Purpose & Impact:

The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to provide full wrap around case management services to LSF clients and families while establishing a relationship with them and living the agency's core values.

Essential Functions:

• Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing.
• Negotiate and develop a case plan based on identified strengths and needs of the family, the circumstances bringing the family into care, recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant data. This plan is to be created in collaboration with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents and other pertinent parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the child.
• Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days. At least one visit each quarter is to be unannounced.
• Accurately document all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours. Maintain the physical case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with the standardized case file format.
• Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN.
• Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary.
• Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffing as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets.
• Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary.
  Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk.
• Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary and thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members.
• Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements. Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and educational background information about the child or children to prospective caregivers as needed. Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and appropriate.
• Transport children as needed.
• Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required.
• Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the supervisor.
• Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled.
• Works cooperatively with Program Directors, with other Case Managers, with placement staff, with Protective Investigators, with Child Welfare Legal staff and with agency support staff.
• Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours, court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames and court appearances are attended as necessary.
• Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans.
• Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines.
  All duties are performed in accordance with the following standards:
  Courtesy: Treat clients, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image.
• Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work.
• Teamwork: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization.
• Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area.
• Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses such as the PDC Assessment and successfully passes the PDC examination, Pre-service Training. MAPP Training, In-service, etc., within the probationary period and as scheduled thereafter. The successful completion of the Field-Based Performance Assessment is an essential performance standard required for continued employment in the class of Case Manager.
• Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Valid Florida Driver's License and Insurance
• Ability to travel locally, and out of the area, in the execution of professional duties, trainings and/or conferences.
• Ability to operate a computer, sit for long periods of time, and develop coherent written correspondence and progress notes.
• Ability to adapt to irregular hours, perform some light lifting, and be flexible to rotate on call, as needed.
• Certified First Aid/CPR, and crisis intervention.

Education/Experience

• Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or become certified within one year.
• Must possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field . Degree in Social Work preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel.
• Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position.
• To fully understand case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, other mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety; as well as their responsibility to make trauma sensitive transitions when it is determined that a caretaker lacks the needed level of responsibility to care for their children.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

Amazing benefits package including :

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant .

LSF is looking for talented Child Welfare Case Managers who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Purpose & Impact:

The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to provide full wrap around case management services to LSF clients and families while establishing a relationship with them and living the agency's core values.

Essential Functions:

• Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing.
• Negotiate and develop a case plan based on identified strengths and needs of the family, the circumstances bringing the family into care, recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant data. This plan is to be created in collaboration with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents and other pertinent parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the child.
• Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days. At least one visit each quarter is to be unannounced.
• Accurately document all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours. Maintain the physical case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with the standardized case file format.
• Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN.
• Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary.
• Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffing as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets.
• Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary.
  Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk.
• Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary and thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members.
• Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements. Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and educational background information about the child or children to prospective caregivers as needed. Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and appropriate.
• Transport children as needed.
• Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required.
• Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the supervisor.
• Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled.
• Works cooperatively with Program Directors, with other Case Managers, with placement staff, with Protective Investigators, with Child Welfare Legal staff and with agency support staff.
• Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours, court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames and court appearances are attended as necessary.
• Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans.
• Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines.
  All duties are performed in accordance with the following standards:
  Courtesy: Treat clients, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image.
• Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work.
• Teamwork: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization.
• Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area.
• Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses such as the PDC Assessment and successfully passes the PDC examination, Pre-service Training. MAPP Training, In-service, etc., within the probationary period and as scheduled thereafter. The successful completion of the Field-Based Performance Assessment is an essential performance standard required for continued employment in the class of Case Manager.
• Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Valid Florida Driver's License and Insurance
• Ability to travel locally, and out of the area, in the execution of professional duties, trainings and/or conferences.
• Ability to operate a computer, sit for long periods of time, and develop coherent written correspondence and progress notes.
• Ability to adapt to irregular hours, perform some light lifting, and be flexible to rotate on call, as needed.
• Certified First Aid/CPR, and crisis intervention.

Education/Experience

• Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or become certified within one year.
• Must possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field . Degree in Social Work preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel.
• Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position.
• To fully understand case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, other mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety; as well as their responsibility to make trauma sensitive transitions when it is determined that a caretaker lacks the needed level of responsibility to care for their children.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

Amazing benefits package including :

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.