What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Case Manager Senior position at Lakeview Center Inc.?
Overview
FamiliesFirst Network of Lakeview (FFN) provides foster care, adoption and child welfare services in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties. The nonprofit's specialized team is passionate about helping abused and neglected children and their families. FamiliesFirst Network collaborates with partners throughout the state, in Northwest Florida's four-county area and within our faith-based communities to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Learn more at FamiliesFirstNetwork.org.
Position Summary
The senior CWCM's primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge in the field of social work or human behavioral studies, and to use such advanced knowledge and prior work experience to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgement in providing the most appropriate services and support to families (1) in the Dependency Court system who have been identified by the court as needing professional services to prevent future abuse and/or neglect of children, and (2) who voluntarily request similar, but non-judicial in-home services. Responsible for taking actions appropriate to ensure that every child has a permanent home that provides physical and emotional safety.
About LCI with Benefits
Medical * Dental * Vision * Basic Life and AD&D * Voluntary Term Life * Employer Paid Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account * Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) * Employee Assistance Program * Accident Insurance * Group Critical Illness Insurance * Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance * Paid Time Off * Identity Theft Protection * Employee Discount Program * Teladoc
Qualifications
* A high school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of full-time social work or human services experience; or associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional work experience (see examples below) or two (2) years of full-time social work or human services experience; or bachelor's degree for those without relevant professional experience, social work, or human services experience.
Examples of professional work experience could be, although not limited to:
Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role
Family Support Worker
Group Home Worker
Teacher's Assistant/Aide
Daycare Provider/Worker
Therapeutic Assistant
Behavioral Health Technician
Family Intervention Specialist
Home Health Aide
Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession
Nursing Facility Assistant
EMT
Other professional jobs that require an assessment of factors that can contribute to trauma or protective capacities with children and families.
* Bachelor's degree is preferred.
* Must be Certified as Child Welfare Case Manager.
* Minimum of two (2) years' experience.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software.
* Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
* Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.
* Perform mentor duties
* Assume supervisory duties in absence of supervisor.
To Apply
Interested applicants please visit https://www.lifeviewgroup.org/careers-overview and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-495-3512.
LifeView Group, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED
Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer including Vets and Disabled. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement. For reasonable accommodation, please email us at LCIEmployment@bhcpns.org.
