Kinship Search Specialist Job at Children's Network of SWFL, LLC

Children's Network of SWFL, LLC Fort Myers, FL 33916

$47,500 a year

➢ Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, religion, veteran status, or disability in employment, in provision of services, or in access to programs.

➢ Children’s Network of SWFL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Workplace.
➢ Children’s Network is an E-Verify Participant; Pre-Hire background checks are mandatory.

General Purpose of Position (Full job description will be provided upon interview)
To help decrease the number of children placed in foster homes by identifying, training, assessing and maintaining placements with relatives and non-relatives through coordination and provision of post placement support services.

M I N I M U M R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Education / Experience / Certification
 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Services or other related field.
 Official transcripts are a mandatory requirement
 Current Certification as a Child Protection Professional - preferred
 A minimum of one (1) years of experience as a child welfare case manager, child protective investigator or other child welfare experience
 Public speaking skills preferred - Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 Promoting the Kinship Search Program and the importance of relative placements through training sessions and community presentations
 Completing family assessments through the home study process, licensure and re- licensure of Kin caregivers homes.
 Provide and locate ongoing support services for Relative/Non-Relative Caregiver families regardless if cases are active or closed. Develop ongoing resources for Relative/Non-Relative Caregivers and make them accessible both electronically and manually.
 Follow-up support on initial placements and assist Child Welfare Case Managers, as needed, to ensure placement recommendations are completed
 Attend appropriate staffings in order to advocate for the best interest of the children served
 Track and log all appropriate information for monthly reports
 Traveling throughout the Circuit
 Other duties may be assigned as special projects may be requested

Certificates, License, Registrations, background checks, drug screens

Ø Valid driver’s license required, and clean driver’s license check is required, with proof of insurance

Ø No special certification or registration is required for this position

Ø Drug Screening is required

Ø E-Verify (US Citizenship Verification) is required

Ø Criminal background screening mandatory (Local Law/FBI/FDLE)

If you are currently an employee of Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, LLC, or one of our Case Management Organizations, it is necessary that you notify your current Supervisor, prior to applying

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Child welfare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person




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