Sign-on Incentive: Case managers will receive $500.00 after employment of ninety (90) days and the completion of Provisional Certification; and an additional $1,500.00 after a year of employment!

Retention Incentive: After one year, case managers are eligible for a $500 quarterly incentive equaling up to $2000 for the fiscal year.

Performance Incentive: Additional monetary incentives available based on employee tenure and program performance.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• $47,500 Annually (pay Increases to $49,500 after one year of employment based on job performance)
• 14 Days of PTO, incrementally increasing annually
• 13 Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with match after 12 months
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• 10 weeks of training provided for uncertified candidates
• Hybrid work schedule with some days at the office and other days at home

Location: 301 N Apopka Ave, Inverness, Fl 34450

POSITION SUMMARY:

The job of a child welfare case manager is to assess child safety with the ultimate goal of keeping children safe. A Case Manager seeks to keep children safely in their homes with their parents, and when unable to do so, they strive to safely reunify children with their parents whenever possible. When reunification is not possible, the case manager’s next primary goal is to ensure that children are safely adopted into permanent homes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Conduct regular visits with children and parents in accordance with policy to ensure their continued safety and well-being.
• Manage and monitor child safety and case plan progress from intake to permanency.
• Provide service referrals to parents in a timely manner to facilitate case plan goals and permanency for the child.
• Maintain monthly contact with all service providers and courtesy/secondary workers involved with the family and report activities and progress to the courts.
• Refer children to medical, dental, vision, and therapeutic services and ensure follow up with recommended treatment.
• Complete all required court reports and documentation and attend/testify at court hearings and proceedings.
• Enter and maintain the case file in the electronic case management data system.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• BA/BSW or MA/MSW; or Bachelor’s degree in related human service field
• Direct experience in Foster Care/Adoption is preferred, but not required
• 24 months previous work experience

WHO IS YFA?

Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. (YFA) is a progressive not-for-profit organization of 300+ staff who are dedicated to working in partnership with communities and families to create a safe, nurturing environment for children and to lead the way in building a bridge for children to have a stable and loving family. Established in 1970, YFA has been around for over 50 years, with services spanning seven counties across Florida. No matter the role, we believe every team member at YFA has a critical role in supporting our children and our communities and we constantly strive to ensure a positive, purpose-driven, dynamic work environment for you to learn, grow and meet your fullest potential. If these values appeal to you and you would like to invest your time, energy, and talent in a cause that can make a difference in a child and family’s future, then we may have a place for you on our team!