Safety and Prevention Case Manager

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Safe at Home (SAH) Case Manager is a non-exempt position responsible for leading the facilitation of team services in the Safe at Home program model. This position works in collaboration with the Family Advocate and Counselor to build the natural support of the family, including providing linkage to formal (community providers) and informal (family, friends, neighbors, church, school, etc.) resources to clients involved with Florida Child Protective Services to ensure child safety needs are met in conjunction with the provision of family strengthening interventions.

• Conduct home visits with parents, caretakers, at-risk children, their families, and extended support networks
• Provide information, referral, and follow-up for appropriate ancillary community counseling, psychiatric services, financial, employment, parenting, housing, and other services to meet family needs
• Create individualized plans and needs assessments, and coordinate/conduct Family Team Meetings with the family (and formal and informal supports when these extended supports are available) to address child safety and the issues that have contributed to the family’s need for interventions from the program, by the required contractual timeframes
• Create and maintain collaborative relationships with peers, stakeholders, case management, and providers with a mutual goal of child safety and family preservation
• Help families discover and gain access to community resources that can assist in meeting their needs
• Keep an accurate record of all activities, including the documentation of all phone calls and linkage with community supports, as well as home visits within the required contractual timeframes
• Knowledge of Safe at Home performance outcome measures and contractual requirements
• Provide peer support and mentorship to volunteers, interns, peers, etc.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $49,500 salary – entry-level, non-certified Case Manager
• $52,000 salary – certified Case Manager
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal, and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Related areas of study are: Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Special Education, Education, Human Development, Child Development, Family Development, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Nursing.
• One (1) year of professional experience working with children and/or families preferred
• Must obtain a Child Welfare Case Manager Certification within 12 months of completion of paid pre-service training
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to form alliances with community organizations
• Ability to work in the field any time of the year, and a flexible work schedule/on-call rotation
• Ability to work under stressful situations
• Ability to use personal vehicle to travel for home visits/transport clients
• Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.