Coordinator Medical Staff Services - Bradenton, FL, United States - Lutheran Services Florida

Description

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

LSF is looking for a talented Child Welfare Case Manager who wants to make an impact in the lives of children and families.

The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager , in partnership with various individuals and groups within the child welfare system and community , is to ensure and promote the social, physical, psychological and emotional well-being and safety of the children and families they serve.

The Case Manager maintains case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety.

The Case Manager manages cases toward goals recorded in case plans while adhering to Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court.

Meet with children and families in their primary residence within 2 working days of case assignment
Conduct home visits with children according to the required frequency, but no less than every 25 days
Complete all required staffing and application packets.
Negotiate and develop a case plan 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
Accurately document all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours.

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.
Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk.
thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members.

Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and educational background information about the child or children to prospective caregivers as needed.

Transport children as needed.
Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., Technical proficiency (Including Microsoft Office and typing)
Advanced self-management, planning and organization skills
Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field, degree in Social Work required.
Ability and flexibility to work extended hours, respond to emergencies during off hours, and frequent travel locally and through state as required
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.
Medical, Dental and Vision
~ Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)
~ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
~ 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.