Devereux Jobshttp://jobs.devereux.org2012-05-24 03:35:02.186692USAWinter HavenBe a part of creating meaningful, independent and productive lives for children and adolescents who receive services from ourWinter Haven, FL based Case Management office serving<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Polk County,FL.We have a current opening for a full time Case Manager.The Case Management position will allow you to find purpose and give you room to grow in the largest not-for-profit provider of services to children and families inFlorida.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> All Case Managers are expected to implement our Philosophy of Care which is to provide: * Individual Services * Effective and Accountable Services * Utilize Positive Approaches The Case Manager works with children involved in the system of care due to abuse and neglect in their home environment.The Case Manager coordinates the services needed for the child, family, foster parents and other caregivers; working towards the goal of permanency. Case Manager Responsibilities include: * Develop individual case plans * Conduct safety assessments * Conduct home visits based on individual child and family need * Provide referrals to community resources * Attend and testify at court hearings, case reviews, staffings and other meetings as required * Prepare judicial reviews, case plans, family assessments and other required reports and paperwork * Conduct diligent searches * Provide support to children, families and caregivers to ensure stable placement and timely achievement of permanency * Arrange or provide transportation of children as needed * Provide on-call support as necessary * Work on a team consisting of the family and other service providers * Monitors case plan compliance and works on goals and tasks with family The successful Case Manager should possess the following skills: * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to appropriately handle confidential information * Awareness of the social, economic and cultural factors that affect families * Ability to travel and make home visits * Ability to set appropriate boundaries with clients * Ability to work flexible hours * Ability to interact professionally with other agency personnel, community providers, GALS, attorneys, judges, school personnel, etc. Keywords: Case manager, social work, child welfare, human services, child protection, adolescent, psychology, sociology .2012-04-25 06:00:05United StatesDevereuxFloridaIRC59715FLWinter Haven, FL28167829http://jobs.devereux.org/xml/28167829/jobUSAWinter HavenBe a part of creating meaningful, independent and productive lives for children and adolescents who receive services from ourWinter Haven, FL based Case Management office serving<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Polk County,FL.We have a current opening for a full time Case Manager.The Case Management position will allow you to find purpose and give you room to grow in the largest not-for-profit provider of services to children and families inFlorida.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> All Case Managers are expected to implement our Philosophy of Care which is to provide: * Individual Services * Effective and Accountable Services * Utilize Positive Approaches The Case Manager works with children involved in the system of care due to abuse and neglect in their home environment.The Case Manager coordinates the services needed for the child, family, foster parents and other caregivers; working towards the goal of permanency. Case Manager Responsibilities include: * Develop individual case plans * Conduct safety assessments * Conduct home visits based on individual child and family need * Provide referrals to community resources * Attend and testify at court hearings, case reviews, staffings and other meetings as required * Prepare judicial reviews, case plans, family assessments and other required reports and paperwork * Conduct diligent searches * Provide support to children, families and caregivers to ensure stable placement and timely achievement of permanency * Arrange or provide transportation of children as needed * Provide on-call support as necessary * Work on a team consisting of the family and other service providers * Monitors case plan compliance and works on goals and tasks with family The successful Case Manager should possess the following skills: * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to appropriately handle confidential information * Awareness of the social, economic and cultural factors that affect families * Ability to travel and make home visits * Ability to set appropriate boundaries with clients * Ability to work flexible hours * Ability to interact professionally with other agency personnel, community providers, GALS, attorneys, judges, school personnel, etc. Keywords: Case manager, social work, child welfare, human services, child protection, adolescent, psychology, sociology .2012-04-07 06:00:12United StatesDevereuxFloridaIRC59136FLWinter Haven, FL27722618http://jobs.devereux.org/xml/27722618/job