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Lutheran Services Florida

Case Manager

Winter Haven, FL · On-site

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

The Case Manager possess social service and engagement skills and an ability to promote a ... permanency for the child. * Visits the child in their primary residence according to required ...

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What is a permanency case manager?

Permanency case managers are professionals who work within child welfare systems to help children in foster care achieve permanent, stable living situations. Their primary goal is to ensure that each child either returns safely to their biological family, is adopted, or placed under legal guardianship. They coordinate with families, courts, and service providers to develop and implement plans tailored to each child's needs. Permanency case managers also monitor progress, advocate for the child's best interests, and offer support throughout the process. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a permanency case manager?

To thrive as a Permanency Case Manager, you need a background in social work or a related field, typically with a bachelor's degree and relevant licensure or certification. Familiarity with case management software, state child welfare systems, and documentation tools is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, empathy, and the ability to manage high-stress situations help you build trust with children and families. These skills are crucial for ensuring child safety, supporting family stability, and achieving positive permanency outcomes.

What are some of the most common challenges faced by permanency case managers, and how can new hires best prepare for them?

Permanency Case Managers often encounter challenges such as managing high caseloads, navigating complex family dynamics, and coordinating with multiple service providers. New hires can best prepare by developing strong organizational skills, maintaining clear communication, and seeking regular supervision or peer support to manage emotional stress. Building a solid understanding of child welfare laws and local resources also helps in providing effective support to children and families working toward stable, long-term solutions.

What is the difference between Permanency Case Manager vs Child Welfare Case Manager?

AspectPermanency Case ManagerChild Welfare Case Manager
CredentialsRelevant social work or counseling certifications, state licensingSimilar certifications, often requiring social work background
Work EnvironmentChild welfare agencies, foster care systemsChild protective services, foster care agencies
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, non-profits focused on family reunification and permanencyChild protective services, social service agencies
Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles involving permanency planning and foster careMore focused on child protection and safety

Both roles involve working with children and families, but Permanency Case Managers primarily focus on establishing permanent living arrangements, such as reunification or adoption, while Child Welfare Case Managers concentrate on child safety and protective services. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find the right position aligned with their skills and career goals.

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Case Manager

Winter Haven, FL • On-site

Lutheran Services Florida
1 - 5K employees
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$17.50 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Lutheran Services Florida rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is looking for talented Case Manager who want to make an impact in the lives of others.
The Case Manager possess social service and engagement skills and an ability to promote a culturally sensitive, performance-driven culture to meet child welfare programmatic goals.
Essential Functions:
  • Supports the case management supervisor in promoting efforts to achieve team and performance goals
  • Maintains a caseload of children and families and ensures dependency milestones are achieved timely and with a high degree of quality.
  • Accepts cases assigned by unit supervisor and assesses the safety of children in their primary residence within two working days of case transfer staffing and with identified parents. Completes a Family Assessment within 15 working days of case transfer staffing.
  • Negotiate and develop a case plan through Family Team Conferencing based on identified strengths and needs of the family, the circumstances bringing the family into care, recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant data. This plan is to be created in collaboration with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents and other pertinent parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the child.
  • Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days. At least one visit each quarter is to be unannounced.
  • Accurately documents all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours. Maintain the physical case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with the standardized case file format.
  • Submits service requests to the lead agency and provides clients with timely referrals to services. Develops and maintains knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintains regular contact with service providers and documents service progress in FSFN.
  • Complete and submit court documentation within required time frames. Prepares for, attends, and participates in all court activities as necessary.
  • Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffings as necessary. Completes and presents at all required staffings.
  • Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary.
  • Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk.
  • Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary and thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members.
  • Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements.
  • Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and educational background information about the child or children to prospective care-givers as needed.
  • Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and appropriate.
  • Transport and supervise children as needed.
  • Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required
  • Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the supervisor.
  • Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled.
  • Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines.

All duties are performed in accordance with the following standards:
  • Courtesy: Treat customers, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image.
  • Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work.
  • Team Work: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization.
  • Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area.
  • Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses; obtain and maintain child welfare certification through Florida Certification Board.
    Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules.
  • On-Call: Perform on-call responsibilities as assigned. Carry an active cell-phone at all times during regularly scheduled work hours and during on call hours. Immediately respond to all calls.

Other Functions:
Perform other related duties and special assignments as required.
Physical Requirements:
  • Must have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, be flexible to rotate on-call as needed, be able to travel as needed.
  • Valid driver's license and appropriate auto liability insurance required.

Education:
Must possess a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred.
Experience:
Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and achieve child welfare certification within one year of hire.
Skills:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Possess leadership skills to help drive team goals
  • Ability to remain professional and composed in a fast-paced, high stress work environment
  • Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel.
  • Ability to type 45 words per minute.
  • Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position.
  • To fully understand case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, other mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety; as well as their responsibility to make trauma sensitive transitions when it is determined that a caretaker lacks the needed level of responsibility to care for their children.

Other:
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Principal Accountabilities:
  • Reports directly to and follows directives of Case Management Supervisor.
  • Works cooperatively with Program Director, other Case Managers and Supervisors, placement staff, Protective Investigators, Child Welfare Legal staff and agency support staff.
  • Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours, court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames and court appearances are attended as necessary.
  • Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans.

Why work for LSF?
LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
Amazing benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
  • 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
  • Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
    • Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. For more information on background screening requirements please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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