Foster Care Case Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onGreater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1207, North Jefferson Street, Tampa Heights, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33602, United States
About the Organization
Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, from babies to seniors, 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.
We are committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer. We do not tolerate discrimination against our employees on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
About the Role
The Case Manager is a pivotal role dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families. As a non-exempt position, you will provide direct case management services to children, birth families, foster families, and primary caregivers. Your mission is to ensure they receive services appropriate to their needs and continuity of care focused on resolving or preventing child abuse or neglect.
In this role, you will act as an advocate, assessor, and planner. You will maintain positive working relationships with all parties involved, providing support, training, and crisis intervention to foster parents, birth parents, and other team members to ensure child safety and well-being. You will be the bridge between families and essential services, accompanying children to appointments, managing transportation for those with medical and behavioral health needs, and ensuring attendance at court dates and staffings.
Growth and Development
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.
Application Process
To be considered for employment, all candidates must successfully complete the organization's background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. As a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), all candidates are required to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Special Education, Education, Human Development, Child Development, Family Development, Marriage And Family Therapy.
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Associate's degree or 60+ credits with 2 years experience as alternative.
Frequently asked questions about Foster Care Case Manager at Gulf Coast JFCS
What does a Foster Care Case Manager at Gulf Coast JFCS do?expand_more
A Foster Care Case Manager at Gulf Coast JFCS is responsible for the following: Identify strengths, limitations, and risk factors to coordinate services for children and families; Maintain face-to-face contact with children and parties as required by state laws and program policy; Notify all parties of changes in status, placement, or medical treatment relative to the child; and Accompany children to appointments and provide transportation and supervision for case participants.
What are the requirements for this Foster Care Case Manager role?expand_more
To qualify for the Foster Care Case Manager at Gulf Coast JFCS position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Special Education, Education, Human Development, Child Development, Family Development, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Nursing; Associate's degree or 60+ college credits AND two years of full-time social work or human services experience; Valid driver's license; Proof of auto insurance coverage; Reliable transportation; and Successful completion of background screening including drug screening and motor vehicle checks.