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WestCare Foundation lists this Case Manager (51426) opportunity in miami, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary Range $26.44 - $28.85 Hourly
nPosition Type Full Time
nEducation Level 4 Year Degree
nDescription
nPosition Summary:
nThe Case Manager plays a vital role in supporting children and families involved in the child welfare system. This position ensures the safety, well-being, and permanency of children who have been removed or are at risk of removal from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Case Manager is responsible for implementing the Florida Child Welfare Practice Model, focusing on family-centered practices, trauma-informed care, and community-informed service delivery.
nEssential Job Functions:
nnnAssess the needs and strengths of children and family
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nnDevelop Case Plans in collaboration with the children and family
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nnConduct monthly Case Plan reviews
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nnDocument all services and activities timely in accord with certification, licensing, Medicaid, accreditation standards and agency policy and procedure
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nnConduct individual case management sessions, as needed
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nnPerform activities on behalf of the children and family, including attendance at external appointments (e.g., court appearances, etc.), as needed
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nnProvide referrals and linkage for the children and family, as needed
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nnPrepare Judicial Reviews Social Study report (JRSSR) and Progress Reports, as required, for assigned child and family for courts, probation officers, caseworkers, etc.
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nnCoordinate child and family care with the treatment team and with external providers
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nnResponsible for the development of the case plan with other treatment team members
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nnProvide, arrange and coordinate transportation for child and family, as necessary
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nnParticipate in case conferences
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nnParticipating in multidisciplinary team meetings as required
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nnWill utilize Stabilify Parent Portal or other data systems required to support the case management role.
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nnUnderstands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
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nnParticipate in performance improvement activities
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nnEmbrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
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nnDevelop, implement, and monitor case plans aimed at achieving permanency for children within 12 months.
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nnCollaborate with legal services, placement units, behavioral health providers, and other departments to ensure comprehensive support for children and families.
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nnEnsure accurate and timely documentation of services in compliance with CCWIS requirements.
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nnProvide safety management services, including crisis intervention and coordination of resources for families in alignment with in-home safety plans.
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nnEstablish and maintain meaningful connections for youth with kin, fictive kin, and mentors to support life-long relationships.
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nnPromote placement stability by actively supporting foster and adoptive families.
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nnMaintain contact and connection with biological parents to facilitate reunification efforts while maintaining concurrent planning to explore alternative permanency options.
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nnPartner with local school liaisons to increase stakeholder involvement for the educational needs of children, supporting individualized educational plans and grade-level performance.
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nnWork closely with community-based organizations to strengthen family preservation when possible.
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nnSupport pre-independent living programs by developing and implementing life skills education plans for older youth in care.
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nnMinimize the length of time children wait for adoption by expediting the placement process and finalizing adoptions, particularly for children with special needs.
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nnPartner and collaborate with Peer Family Navigator on coordination of services rendered.
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nnPerform any other duties as assigned.
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n nQualifications
nEssential Qualifications:
nCertifications/Licensures:
nnCertification as a Certified Case Manager (CBHCM or CWCM) in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is required within 1 year from the date of hire. Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified
n nEducation:
nnnBachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or a related field (required).
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nnMaster’s degree in social work or a related field (preferred).
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n nExperience and Competencies:
nnnA minimum of two (2) years of related experience providing case management and/or care coordination services preferred.
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nnMinimum of one year of direct services experience with children, youth, and families.
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nnPhysical required prior to hire; paid by agency
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nnBilingual preferred.
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nnValid Florida driver’s license
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nnMust have familiarity of Miami Dade County
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nnMust have reliable transportation
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nnMust have availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
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nnMaintains confidential files and records.
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nnAbility to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact and manifestations of adverse experiences
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nnAbility to prioritize and organize competing consumer and family needs
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nnAbility to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding triggering past adverse experiences, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment
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nnAware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific services
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nnKnowledge of Trauma-Informed Care
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nnKnowledge of the inter-relationship between substance abuse and mental health disorders
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nnThe ability to assess the individual’s growth and development relative to normative development for his/her chronological age, including physical, emotional, cognitive, educational, and social development
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nnThe ability to conceptualize cases within a developmental framework for the purpose of service planning, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning
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nnThe ability to coordinate and integrate multiple services, as well as interface and communicate with internal and external providers
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nnThe ability to identify and evaluate an individual’s strengths, barriers, problems, and needs.
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nnThe ability to identify crises when they surface; mitigate or resolve the immediate problem; and de-escalate the situation, including the ability to develop, change and update Safety Plans, as needed
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nnThe ability to identify the needs of a child and family that cannot be met by the agency and to assist the child/family to utilize the support systems and community resources available
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nnThe ability to provide information to individuals and families concerning alcohol or other drug use, mental health problems, and the available services and resources
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nnThe ability to provide service planning through the identification and prioritization of problems needing resolution; the development of goals and objectives for the consumer which are expressed in behavioral and measurable terms; and the ability to negotiate goals and objectives with the consumer and the family
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nnUnderstanding and application of federal, state, local and agency confidentiality rules and professional standards of conduct
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nnUnderstanding of family dynamics, family roles, and family structure
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nnUnderstanding of issues related to individuals with varied identities in prevention, intervention and treatment.
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nnUnderstands that individuals with distinct community backgrounds have different perceptions of health
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nnDemonstrates respect for individuals with varied identities when conducting assessments, developing Wellness and Recovery Plans, and providing services
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nnUnderstands that individuals with distinct community backgrounds define and perceive family and its importance differently
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nnDemonstrates ability to work effectively with individuals with distinct community backgrounds
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nnUnderstands the bidirectional relationships between substance use and mental disorders
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nnUnderstands the differences among various kinds of abuse and adverse experiences, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of was for both combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violence
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nnKnowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values
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nnKnowledge of Incident Reporting
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nnKnowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
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nnFamiliarity with WestCare services and programs
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nnDemonstrates a high degree of dependability.
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nnMaintains a good attendance record.
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nnObserves working hours
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nnShows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor
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nnWorks independently with minimal supervision
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nnExhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job
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nnWork time is always productive
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nnDemonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies
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nnIs courteous to consumers, staff, and all others.
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nnDemonstrates tact at the appropriate time.
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nnCooperates with others both within and outside WestCare.
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nnWorks well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision
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nnMaintains a positive attitude toward work
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nnEnsures and maintains a safe working environment.
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nnWork area is clean and orderly.
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nnVerbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures.
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nnDemonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the Center’s reporting procedures
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nnPresents a positive personal image
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nnDresses and maintains a professional demeanor
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nnCPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
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nnAbility utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite
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nnAbility to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
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nnClearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.
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nnStrong knowledge of the Florida Child Welfare Practice Model and related statutes.
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nnExcellent communication and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders.
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nnCommitment to programs built on proven methods that ensure effective treatment
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nnAbility to manage a full caseloads and attend court hearings as required.
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n nWorking Conditions:
nnnWork is primarily performed in an office and/ or community settings
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nnSome outdoor activities may be required.
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n nEssential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job
nThe employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or
nwithout accommodation:
nPhysical Demands:
nnnRequires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations through the use of approved physical de-escalation techniques.
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nnRequires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
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nnRequires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.
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nnRequires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee’s essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility.
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nnThe normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.
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n nM ental Demands:
nnnRequires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.
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nnRequires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information, instructions and opinions.
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nnRequires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.
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nnThe ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations through the use of approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques.
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Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
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