Foster Parent Certified Case Manager

Description

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and Families?

Then being a Case Manager at Devereux is for YOU! You belong here.

This is not your traditional case manager role.  You’ll be there to support!

 

Devereux Florida Health provides services for children and families in the child welfare system, to ensure a community without abuse, neglect and abandonment so all children grow to their full potential. Based out of Sarasota, FL and providing coverage to Sarasota, DeSoto, and Manatee counties., the Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing services to support individuals in the Sarasota Pilot Program with a primary focus on ensuring safety, stability, and assisting towards permanency.  Ensuring all individuals receive any needed services. This role requires consistent engagement with children and foster parents and biological families and service and service providers to assess needs, ensure any additional services are in place , monitor progress and communicate to all parties.

 

The Case Manager facilitates access to necessary services, including medical, educational, and behavioral health supports, while maintaining accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory requirements. They will advocate for the child’s best interests, ensuring that all decisions promote well-being and permanency outcomes. This position also involves regular communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists, supervisors, and community partners, to address barriers and support placement stability. The Case Manager is responsible for preparing any necessary reports. 

 

 

Position Details:

Salary:  Starts at $24.04- $27.41 / hr (rate is based on education and relevant experience).

Schedule: Full time

Location: hybrid; in-office & community-based (covers Sarasota, DeSoto, and Manatee Counties; other Counties as needed.)

 

Benefits and Rewards

• Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
• Up to 64 hours of sick time
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan
• ASCEND Tuition Program
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Payactiv: Access your earned wages early
• Employee Assistance Program & Discounts

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, criminology, juvenile justice, psychology, sociology, counseling, special education, education, human development, child development, family development, marriage and family therapy, and nursing required
• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field preferred

Experience:

• Must have full Florida Board Certification in Child Welfare Case Management
• Two years of experience working with children, adolescents and families is strongly preferred.

• Strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and the ability to manage complex cases are essential. The Case Manager must demonstrate professionalism, cultural competency, and a commitment to supporting children and families through a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.

• On call is also needed. Transportation and supervising visits may also be necessary.

Other Requirements:

• Valid Florida Driver's License
• On-call rotation for schedule
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test and TB Test.
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. To learn more visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

 

 

For more information, please reach out us at flrecruitment@devereux.org. 

Company Overview

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

 

Our Mission: