Child Welfare Case Manager - DeFuniak Springs

FamiliesFirst Network of Lakeview (FFN)

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

Since 2001, the agency's primary goal is to establish safety and permanency and to support the well-being of abused and neglected children in Northwest Florida.

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 judgment 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.

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 years of professional work experience (see examples below) or two 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 or Eligible to obtain certification as a Child Welfare Case Manager (CWCM) and within one year of provisional status and maintain active certification.

• 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.

To Apply

Interested applicants please visit and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

LifeView Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED

A Level II background screening is required. For more information, please use the following link. HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Job Info

• Job Identification 4932
• Job Category Child Welfare Services
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 1194 N Eglin Pkwy, Shalimar, FL, 32579, US