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    Child Welfare Consultant - Tampa, United States - Lutheran Services Florida

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    Description
    #nowhiring

    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.

    $49,500 starting salary

    $51,500 if certified in child welfare case management with 1 year of child welfare case management experience.

    $53,500 if certified in child welfare case management with 3 years of child welfare case management supervisory experience.


    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

    Teladoc (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)

    403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement

    Tuition reimbursement

    Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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