Starting Salary: $50,000/yr

Position Summary

The Family Allies Child Welfare Specialist adheres to the BFP System of Care principles of practice and works as a vital team member to provide support services to the Care Managers within an assigned Care Center.  The Child Welfare Specialist will be responsible for assisting Care Managers with monitoring of the balance and developing spending plans for children with Master Trust Funds, providing coaching and mentoring for Care Manager staff as they go through the CFSR & RSF process, tracking of CFSRs, RSFs, missing child tracking Psych Meds, Medical & Dental, and validations of parent, child, and care giver contacts made by the Care Manager.  The Child Welfare Specialist will also be responsible for completion of background checks, diligent searches, and family finding for purposes of placement and ICPC/OCS home studies, and coordination and facilitation of staffing’s including permanency, CLS, MDS, etc.  The Child Welfare Specialist will act as an overall support and a go to person for the units in which they are assigned to and to help alleviate the workload of the Care Managers. The Child Welfare Specialist will hold a current certification with the Florida Certification Board for Child Welfare Case Management. 

Technical/Functional Expectations

1. Technical Assistance and Guidance – This position provides technical assistance and guidance to case management and other key stakeholders with regards to FSFN and any process improvements in the System of Care.
2. Support and Specialized Individual Training Case Management: The position supports and provides specialized individual training to case management staff including the coaching and mentoring of new staff.
3. Safety Decision making Methodology: This position must demonstrate proficiency in Safety Decision making Methodology and possess core competencies required for training and guiding staff.
4. Other duties as required: Job performance requires fulfilling other incidental or related duties as assigned, assisting and training others, and performing duties of higher rated positions from time to time for developmental purposes.
5. Support: Provide support to staff, children, caregivers and family members to assure stable placement and timely achievement of permanency; Coordinate with the team members, providers, DCF and attorneys as needed. 

Behavioral Competencies:

1. Decisiveness: Able to use available information to draw a timely conclusion and take quick action; make timely decisions in stressful situations; make quick, timely decisions when necessary.
2. Integrity: Able to demonstrate consistency of words and actions; do what is right when no one is watching; demonstrate sound business ethics; protect both company and public interest.
3. Influence: Able to positively change opinions and actions of others in a desired direction; present information in a persuasive manner; clarify information in order to gain understanding and buy-in. 
4. Develop Relationships: Able to relate to others, building credibility and rapport; relate to others in an honest and straightforward manner; build one-on-one relationships that incorporate cooperation, trust, and respect.
5. Decision Making: Able to make objective decisions when dealing with emotional or controversial topics; identify and choose between multiple options; understand consequences of potential decisions.
6. Planning and Organizing: Able to improve efficiency through planning and organizing; identify specific action steps and plans; anticipate problems and develop contingency plans.  
7. Sensitivity: Work effectively with and show sensitivity to cultural differences and various socio-economic backgrounds of others.
8. Ethics: Adhere to and model principles and values of Agency and System of Care by being strength-based, solution-focused, maintains highest level of integrity and ethical standards and work collaboratively with employees, partners, stakeholders, and clients in all interactions.
9. Coaching/Mentoring: Coach/Mentor DCMs in the technical/functional expectations listed above and provide high-quality, effective services in individual treatment plan development, behavioral assessment and other direct treatment support. 

Business Experience:

1. Case Management or Consulting Child Welfare System: Prior case management experience is required in order to effectively engage in the development of case management staff.
2. Analytical Skills: This position must review multiple data elements and identify trends, root causes, opportunities for training, and areas of strength to assess overall agency performance. 
3. Florida Statute Chapter 39 and Florida Administrative Code: This position requires extensive knowledge of Florida Statute Chapter 39, Florida Administrative Code and agency operating procedures in order to appropriately lead and guide case management staff and key stakeholders.
4. Child Protection Certification – Required: This individual must understand the process of child welfare and exhibit competency in making decisions for child safety, permanency, and well-being.
5. Valid Driver’s License – Essential: Required in order to travel throughout the county and other locations for clients and other meetings.
6. Collaborative and Solution Focused Communications: A collaborative, solution communication style is essential in order to build consensus within a dynamic group environment.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

1. BA/BS – Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required
2. MA/MS – Master’s Degree or Equivalent Preferred
3. One year minimum child welfare experience

Physical Requirements

1. Reading
2. Writing
3. Listening
4. Speaking
5. Lifting 25 pounds
6. Sitting
7. Carrying 25 pounds
8. Pulling 25 pounds
9. Pushing 25 pounds
10. Typing

The Brevard Family Partnership Family of Agencies are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. These employers also maintain Drug-Free Workplaces. Requests for Auxiliary Aids for Hearing Impaired or Limited English Proficiency Candidates may be made with a minimum of five (5) days notice to C. Hernandez at (321) 752-4650.