Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is looking for talented Child Welfare Case Managers who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
Purpose & Impact:
The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to provide full wrap around case management services to LSF clients and families while establishing a relationship with them and living the agency's core values.
Essential Functions:
Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing. Negotiate and develop a case plan 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 document 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. Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN. Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary. Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffing as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets. Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary.Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Valid Florida Driver's License and Insurance Ability to travel locally, and out of the area, in the execution of professional duties, trainings and/or conferences. Ability to operate a computer, sit for long periods of time, and develop coherent written correspondence and progress notes. Ability to adapt to irregular hours, perform some light lifting, and be flexible to rotate on call, as needed. Certified First Aid/CPR, and crisis intervention.Education/Experience
Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or become certified within one year. Must possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred.Skills/Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel. 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. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.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 reimbursementLSF 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:
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.
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is looking for talented Child Welfare Case Managers who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
Purpose & Impact:
The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to provide full wrap around case management services to LSF clients and families while establishing a relationship with them and living the agency's core values.
Essential Functions:
Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing. Negotiate and develop a case plan 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 document 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. Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN. Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary. Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffing as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets. Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary.Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Valid Florida Driver's License and Insurance Ability to travel locally, and out of the area, in the execution of professional duties, trainings and/or conferences. Ability to operate a computer, sit for long periods of time, and develop coherent written correspondence and progress notes. Ability to adapt to irregular hours, perform some light lifting, and be flexible to rotate on call, as needed. Certified First Aid/CPR, and crisis intervention.Education/Experience
Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or become certified within one year. Must possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred.Skills/Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel. 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. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.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 reimbursementLSF 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:
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.
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is seeking a talented Operations Manager who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
Purpose and Impact:
The Operations Manager Serves on the CMO leadership team and actively participates in operational planning, performance improvement, and the daily management of operations. Tracks, monitors, and facilitates the timely permanency of children with the intent purpose of expediting reunification or other permanency options. Works collaboratively with case management, partners, and stakeholders, to identify and coordinate critical tasks needed to affect permanency, develops strategies to mitigate risk and promote child safety, and actively works to eliminate potential barriers to permanency.
Essential Functions:
Oversees supportive functions to promote permanency for case management team including direct supervision of operations specialists, background screening, and court liaison. Maintains accurate log of all children in Out of Home Care with updated permanency status and actions taken/planned to expedite safe exit from care. Prioritizes permanency efforts and creates focus on children projected as potentially able to safely exit care in the next 90 days. Works in collaboration with case managers to ensure activities needed to be accomplished in order to affect reunification or other suitable permanency options are completed timely. Participates in and/or facilitates permanency staffings and follows up to ensure agreed upon tasks are completed timely. Works with internal and external stakeholders to remove barriers to permanency. Initiates, implements and maintains quality assurance activities including case reviews, preparation of data and performance reports as directed by Program Director. Participates in a variety of staff conferences and meetings. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with funders, community partners, and stakeholders. Responsible for carrying cell phone 24 hours a day/7days a week. On call for emergencies.Other Functions:
Performs all other duties within reason as assigned by Program Director.
Physical Requirements:
Must have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, able to travel as needed. Ability to drive, use phone, sit for long periods of time, use computer for long periods of time.
Education:
Master's Degree in Human Services field with 2 years of experience directly related to child welfare dependency system. A Bachelor's Degree may substitute for educational requirement with 3 years of child welfare experience.
Experience:
Must have 3 years of direct child welfare experience (child protect investigations, case management, children's legal services, etc.) including experience reviewing case work and conducting staffings. Some supervisory experience is preferred. Previous quality assurance experience strongly preferred.Skills:
Must have in depth knowledge of Florida's child welfare practice and protocols and possess strong data analytic skills. Must be well organized, able to work effectively with others, good communicator and loyal team player. Must have the ability to utilize state data systems (i.e. FSFN), track and analyze data, and prepare data reports. Dependability, discretion, good judgment and decision making are a must. Must possess innovative and solution-focused problem solving skillsPrinciple Accountabilities:
Reports to Program Director. Team player with co-workers, administrators, funders, and community stakeholders. Accurate, complete and timely submission of required reports. Adherence to all quality assurance standards. Effective and efficient staff and case supervision. Adherence to agency policies and procedures.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 reimbursementLSF 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:
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.
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is seeking a talented Case Manager (Residential) who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
Purpose and Impact:
This position will lead case management and other out of home care support activities for youth and their children (if applicable) served through the residential program. Responsible for assisting youth in foster care and young adults who exit foster care at age 18 in making the transition to independent living and self-sufficient adults. Serves as liaison with child welfare and other partner agencies to advocate for and ensure necessary services are provided to youth in the residential program.
Essential Functions
Maintain socially appropriate behavior of youth through sanctioned and designed de-escalation skills and disciplinary procedures; responds to youth crises and collaborate with crisis response or behavioral health teams as needed. Support youth in developing transition and permanency plans, including preparation for adulthood, employment, and post-secondary education. Conducts comprehensive assessments to identify youth strengths, needs, and goals. Develops, maintains and implements resident/individualized service plans, visitation, medication and education logs as appropriate; promotes a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered approach in all interactions. Participates in and documents Med management meetings and ensure proper parties are in attendance. Maintain phone log for family calls and participate in supervised calls Serve as a positive role model to youth at all times through appearance, attitude, and behavior. Serve as a mentor for skill building and employability development. Assist with coordination and transportation of youth to obtain documents necessary for employment, Keys to Independence, etc. Logistically coordinate and schedule youth for transportation to and from court hearings, visitations, school and other appointments. Transport youth to job sites for interviews, community service projects and/or any other requests as needed for youth well-being and self-sufficiency/independence. Participate in all foster care/child welfare staffing's including multi-disciplinary staffing's involving youth. Attend court as necessary to advocate for and advise judiciary of youth progress in the program. Complete referrals as necessary for additional community services and supports for youth served through the program and document progress/provider input. Send monthly status reports to referring agencies on the safety, well-being, and skill progression of all youth served through the program. Document monthly meetings with residents regarding their needs and progress related to education, vocation, Keys to Independence and other life skills and share feedback and documentation with multidisciplinary team. Serve as support for implementing and facilitating remedial education, tutoring and GED prep. Assist with sign Up for GED, School, Keys to Independence, Daycare. Implement the behavior management system and documentation as necessary. Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing training opportunitiesPhysical Requirements:
Mobility: Must be able to move freely throughout the group home environment and between work sites as needed. Lifting/Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., client belongings, files, small equipment). Standing/Sitting: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; intermittent standing and walking throughout the facility and during community visits. Driving: Must be able to drive and maintain a valid driver's license for home visits, transporting clients, and attending off-site meetings or appointments. Vision and Hearing: Sufficient visual acuity and hearing ability to assess client well-being, observe behaviors, read documentation, and communicate effectively in person and via phone or virtual platforms. Communication: Able to speak clearly and effectively to interact with clients, families, staff, and external agencies. Dexterity: Sufficient manual dexterity to operate office equipment, write reports, and manage documentation tasks. Cognitive and Emotional Capacity: Must be able to handle high-stress situations, manage multiple priorities, and respond to behavioral or emotional challenges from residents in a calm and supportive manner. Environmental Tolerance: Ability to work in a group home setting, which may include exposure to household cleaning products, bodily fluids, and emotionally charged situations.Education:
Must have a Bachelor's degree in human services. Current or recent child welfare certification preferred.
Experience:
Two years' experience working with at-risk or delinquent youth.
Skills:
Requires a good understanding of group dynamics, group leadership and crisis intervention. Group management, observation, and documentation procedures. Prefer strong understanding of juvenile delinquent rehabilitation methods within a residential program. Will be required to comply with training as identified by contract. Requires strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Other:
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Principal Accountabilities:
Reports to Designated Supervisor. Team player with co-workers, stakeholders, and administrators Ensures qualitative care for clients in a safe, secure environment. Adherence to license and quality assurance standards of local, state, and federal agencies Effective behavior management and supervision of youth during activities Serves as role model leader regarding behavioral management tools and techniques Adherence to all agency policies and proceduresWhy 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 reimbursementLSF 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:
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.
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is looking for talented Child Welfare Case Managers who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
Purpose & Impact:
The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to provide full wrap around case management services to LSF clients and families while establishing a relationship with them and living the agency's core values.
Essential Functions:
Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing. Negotiate and develop a case plan 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 document 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. Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN. Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary. Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffing as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets. Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary.Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Valid Florida Driver's License and Insurance Ability to travel locally, and out of the area, in the execution of professional duties, trainings and/or conferences. Ability to operate a computer, sit for long periods of time, and develop coherent written correspondence and progress notes. Ability to adapt to irregular hours, perform some light lifting, and be flexible to rotate on call, as needed. Certified First Aid/CPR, and crisis intervention.Education/Experience
Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or become certified within one year. Must possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred.Skills/Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel. 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. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.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 reimbursementLSF 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:
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.
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is looking for talented Child Welfare Case Managers who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
Purpose & Impact:
The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to provide full wrap around case management services to LSF clients and families while establishing a relationship with them and living the agency's core values.
Essential Functions:
Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing. Negotiate and develop a case plan 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 document 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. Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN. Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary. Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffing as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets. Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary.Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Valid Florida Driver's License and Insurance Ability to travel locally, and out of the area, in the execution of professional duties, trainings and/or conferences. Ability to operate a computer, sit for long periods of time, and develop coherent written correspondence and progress notes. Ability to adapt to irregular hours, perform some light lifting, and be flexible to rotate on call, as needed. Certified First Aid/CPR, and crisis intervention.Education/Experience
Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or become certified within one year. Must possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred.Skills/Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel. 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. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.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 reimbursementLSF 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:
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.
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is looking for talented Child Welfare Case Managers who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
Purpose & Impact:
The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to provide full wrap around case management services to LSF clients and families while establishing a relationship with them and living the agency's core values.
Essential Functions:
Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing. Negotiate and develop a case plan 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 document 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. Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN. Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary. Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffing as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets. Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary.Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Valid Florida Driver's License and Insurance Ability to travel locally, and out of the area, in the execution of professional duties, trainings and/or conferences. Ability to operate a computer, sit for long periods of time, and develop coherent written correspondence and progress notes. Ability to adapt to irregular hours, perform some light lifting, and be flexible to rotate on call, as needed. Certified First Aid/CPR, and crisis intervention.Education/Experience
Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or become certified within one year. Must possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred.Skills/Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel. 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. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.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 reimbursementLSF 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:
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.
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is looking for talented Child Welfare Case Managers who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
Purpose & Impact:
The purpose of the Child Welfare Case Manager is to provide full wrap around case management services to LSF clients and families while establishing a relationship with them and living the agency's core values.
Essential Functions:
Accept all cases assigned by unit supervisor and meet with children in their primary residence within 2 working days of ITR staffing and with identified parents in sufficient time to complete a Family Assessment within 15 working days of ITR staffing. Negotiate and develop a case plan 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 document 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. Submit service requests to the lead agency Utilization Management Department and provide clients with timely referrals to services. Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintain regular contact with service providers and document service progress in FSFN. Complete and submit court documentation within in required time frames. Prepare for, attend, and participate in all court activities as necessary. Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffing as necessary. Complete all required staffing and application packets. Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary.Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Valid Florida Driver's License and Insurance Ability to travel locally, and out of the area, in the execution of professional duties, trainings and/or conferences. Ability to operate a computer, sit for long periods of time, and develop coherent written correspondence and progress notes. Ability to adapt to irregular hours, perform some light lifting, and be flexible to rotate on call, as needed. Certified First Aid/CPR, and crisis intervention.Education/Experience
Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and certified or become certified within one year. Must possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred.Skills/Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel. 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. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.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 reimbursementLSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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