Child Welfare Case Manager

Job Description:

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. The Child Welfare Case Manager will work in partnership with various individuals and groups within the child welfare system and community to ensure the social, physical, psychological, and emotional well-being and safety of children and families.

• Maintain 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.
• 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.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to ensure and promote the social, physical, psychological, and emotional well-being and safety of the children and families they serve.

This position requires a high level of energy, adaptability to irregular hours, flexibility to rotate on-call as needed, ability to travel as needed, valid driver's license, and appropriate auto liability insurance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field, degree in Social Work preferred.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience and certified or certified within one year.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel.
• Ability to type 45 words per minute.
• Ability to drive locally and throughout the state in connection with duties of this position.

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.