Child Welfare Caseworker

1 day ago

Trenton, Florida, United States Lutheran Services Florida Full time
Job Title: Child Welfare Caseworker

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child Welfare Caseworker to join our team. As a key member of our child welfare services team, you will play a vital role in providing support and guidance to families in need.

Job Summary:

The Child Welfare Caseworker will be responsible for providing full wrap-around case management services to LSF clients and families, establishing a relationship with them, and living the agency's core values. This includes negotiating and developing case plans, conducting home visits, and ensuring that all documentation is entered into the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing.
  • Negotiate and develop a case plan based on identified strengths and needs of the family.
  • Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days.
  • Accurately document all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours.
  • Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services.
  • Complete and submit court documentation within required time frames.
  • Arrange for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary.
  • Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required.
  • Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary.
  • Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements.
  • Transport children as needed.
  • Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required.
  • Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the supervisor.
  • Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled.
  • Works cooperatively with Program Directors, with other Case Managers, with placement staff, with Protective Investigators, with Child Welfare Legal staff, and with agency support staff.
  • Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours, court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames, and court appearances are attended as necessary.
  • Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies, and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans.
  • Organize, prioritize, and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines.
Requirements:
  • Valid Florida Driver's License, Insurance, and ability to transport clients in own personal vehicle.
  • Ability to travel locally and out of the area in the execution of professional duties, trainings, and/or conferences.
  • Ability to operate a computer, sit for long periods of time, and develop coherent written correspondence and progress notes.
  • Ability to adapt to irregular hours, perform some light lifting, and be flexible to work on call 24/7 as needed.
  • Certified First Aid/CPR and crisis intervention.
  • Minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or become certified within one year.
  • Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred.
Why Work for LSF?

LSF offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, employer-paid life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous PTO policy, 403(b) Retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity, and inclusion in all business practices.

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