Youth Success Specialist (IL Case Manager) Job at Community Based Care of Brevard, Inc., Orlando, FL

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  • Community Based Care of Brevard, Inc.
  • Orlando, FL

Job Description

Salary: $49,000/year

POSITION OBJECTIVE: This position provides case management for older youth and young adults in or previously in foster care that are eligible or potentially eligible to receive services and support through the youth services department.  The Youth Services Specialist provides assessment, planning, linkage, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and advocacy to the young adult, support system, and landlord/caregiver. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Provide Independent Living Case Management for older youth in foster care in accordance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and DCFOP.    
  • Develop, strengthen, and maintain a direct working relationship with the young adult, the young adults own support system, mental health professionals, and community agencies.
  • Provide guidance and support to case management agencies regarding Youth Services Programs, Requirements, and Services.
  • Promote and recruit Teen programs available to youth, caregivers, and case managers throughout the system of care.      
  • Prepare all parties for the Youth Transition Meeting
  • Prepare court documents and attend court for young adults in Extended Foster Care.
  • Complete program applications and funding authorizations for youth receiving post 18 services and maintain at least monthly contact with the young adults to ensure the transition plan is being followed or updated as necessary.
  • Maintain open communication with the Youth Services Team and other community partners to connect youth and young adults that need assistance in specified areas.
  • Attend monthly meetings with Youth Services Team Members to collaborate and work as a team to support the needs of the teens and young adults served.
  • Participate in the Agencys Quality Assurance and Improvement activities deployed throughout the organization to include contracted providers including technical assistance, training, and assistance in policy development as needed.
  • Assists in the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data to enhance the capacity of the agency to make timely and effective adjustments to the operation of the agencys Child Welfare System of Care.
  • Participates in creation and annual reviews of Unit Policy and Procedure Manuals to ensure all policy and procedures reflect current state, federal and system of care requirements.
  • Participates in the agency strategic plan & quality improvement processes
  • Ability to safely & successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, & other federal, state, & local standards, including meeting qualitative & quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA & other federal, state, & local standards
  • Ability to comply with all personnel policies & procedures
We understand the importance that every provider, parent and employee plays in the success of our mission to protect and inspire every child, every day.  An essential function of all employees is to provide excellent customer service by being professional and respectful in all interactions each day.  It is also expected that all employees will be timely and responsive in their communication with others.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Duties in other counties as assigned.
This list of functions is not intended to be exhaustive.  The agency reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:
  • Bachelors degree i n social work or related area of study
    • Related degrees include  human services, criminology, juvenile justice, psychology, sociology, counseling, special education, education, human development, child development, family development, marriage and family therapy, and nursing
  • 2 years experience in child welfare services.
  • State of Florida Child Welfare Certification (CWCM)
PREFERRED:
  • Masters Degree from an accredited college or university.

SKILLS:

REQUIRED:
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Conducts self in a professional manner with colleagues, peers, and clients. Demonstrates professional behavior toward clients consistent to the enhancement of the clients dignity and well-being. Upholds established policies and professional standards of conduct.
  • Effective leadership and planning skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be capable of completing assignments with minimum guidance and supervision.
  • Ability to objectively coach & mentor staff through complex & difficult issues
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and execute tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to analyze, integrate and report data
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Ability to represent and promote positive and solution-oriented behaviors within their team and the organization.
  • Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence & sensitivity to population served
  • Ability to travel
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
  • Thorough Background Screening upon hire including FBI, FDLE, Local Law check, Employment Reference check, DMV check, Criminal Records check, Social Security Trace & Drug Screening.  FDLE check will be run at least every 5 years.
  • On-call assignments- Yes
  • Travel- local: 10% per week, long-distance: 1% per month
  • Attend at least 15 hours of in-service training annually
  1. PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (N=Needed            P=Preferred)

    Analyzing ( N ), Bending-neck ( P ), Bending-waist ( P ), Calculations ( P ),
    Carrying/Lifting ( P ), Climbing ( P ), Crawling/Crouching ( P ), Finger Movements ( N ), Handling Objects ( N ), Kneeling ( P ), Pushing/Pulling ( P ), Reaching ( P ), Reading & Comprehending ( N ), Reasoning ( N ), Sitting ( P ), Squatting ( P ), Standing ( P ), Twisting-neck ( P ), Twisting-waist ( P ), Walking ( P ), Writing ( N )                  
    POSITION STATUS: Exempt

The Brevard Family Partnership Family of Agencies are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. These employers also maintain Drug-Free Workplaces. Requests for Auxiliary Aids for Hearing Impaired or Limited English Proficiency Candidates may be made with a minimum of five (5) days notice to C Hernandez at (321) 752-4650.

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