ICPC/OCS Care Manager

ICPC/OCS Care Manager Requirements: 1. A high school diploma or GED equivalent (official transcripts required) AND four or more years of full time social work or human services experience. 2. An associate degree from an accredited college or 60+ college credits from an accredited college AND two years of full-time social work or human services experience or two years of professional work experience. Examples of work experience could be, but are not limited to: o Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role o Family Support Worker o Group Home Staff o Teachers assistant/aide o Childcare provider/staff o Therapeutic Assistant o Behavioral health technician o Family intervention specialist o Home health aide o Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession o Nursing facility assistance o Emergency Medical Services (EMS o Other professional jobs that require an assessment of factors that can contribute to trauma or protective capacities with children and families. 3. Bachelors degree, preferably in a social work or related area of study from an accredited college or university. (Related degrees are Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Counselling, Special Education, Education, Human Development, Child Development, Family Development, Marriage and Family Therapy although other degrees may apply. 4. Two years experience working with at risk children and families preferred. 5. Obtain a Child Welfare Case Manager Certification within 12 months of completion of paid pre-service training. 6.Valid Driver's License 7.Complete Child Protection Certification training and examination, then a considerable period of monitored field practice under close supervision and the associated field case assessment process. 8.Intermediate skill in Word, Excel, SACWIS system are required. Position Summary: The Family Allies OCS/ICPC Care Manager adheres to the FPOCF System of Care principles of practice and provides family centered strength-based assessment, planning, linkage, coordination, and advocacy for children and families. This position provides direct support to children and parents whose primary case is out of county but the agency is providing Out of County Supervision or Case Plan Assistance as well as ICPC cases. The OCS/ICPC Care Manager will also receive all incoming OCS/ICPC requests and will act as the liaison for all Care Managers on out of state ICPC needs. The OCS/ICPC Care Manager works as a team member with key partners including parents, family members, foster parents, caregivers, guardian ad litem, DCF Protective Investigators, CLS attorneys, therapists, providers, and other appropriate professionals. The OCS/ICPC Care Manager will train and become proficient in identifying and assessing child and family needs with the ultimate goal of achieving permanency. Responsibilities 1. Attend Child Protection Certification training (pre-service) and successfully attain a passing score of 78% or higher on the required examination. 2. Conduct family function and child safety assessments; develop, monitor, and manage required safety plans. 3.Identify and develop plan to successfully achieve permanency for children placed in out-of-home care. 4. Assess child and family needs; develop service plans; coordinate the delivery of services; ensure all referrals and linkages to children/parents/caregivers are completed. 5. Prepare all required court reports and submit within the required timeframes; make recommendations; testify at court hearings regarding reunification, permanent guardianship, termination of parental rights, or other case management activities; ensure court orders are completed within required timeframes. 6. Develop and maintain case and program documentation according to contract; ensure documentation occurs within the SACWIS system and other related systems within required timeframes. 7. dherence to the local SOC values, goals and priorities for Brevards children, youth and families; Utilize a family centered strength based approach to care; Monitor quality of care by conducting face-to-face home visits with children minimally every 30 days, or with increased frequency as determined by case situations and supervisory direction; facilitate, monitor, and assess visitation between children, parents, and siblings to ensure safety and observe interactions. 8. Provide support to children, caregivers and family members to assure stable placement and timely achievement of permanency; Coordinate cases with supervisor, team members, providers, DCF and attorneys as needed. 9. Review case information prior to every hearing in order to be prepared to answer any questions from the Court regarding the status of the case, services, and progress towards permanency; Dress appropriately for Court appearances and ensure all court hearings are attended timely. 10.Participates in initiatives and programs designed to enhance the System of Care. 11.Participate in unit on call rotation for dependency case management. Family Partnerships of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug-Free Workplace.