SNAP FATHERHOOD CASE MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Provides intensive case management services for youth ages 6 – 17 who are chronically truant, ungovernable, and / or runaways, are court involved or are likely to enter the CINS (Child-In-Need-of-Services) petition process, and may require more intensive and lengthy services. Services may be court ordered or referred through Case Staffing Committee. Provide case management services to CINS / FINS youth that may be receiving therapeutic services in YCC’s residential crisis care program or Family Link nonresidential services with little success. Services will be provided during traditional and non-traditional business hours in the 5-county area to include community-based care, homes, and / or schools and connect youth and families to a coordinated, comprehensive array of services for ongoing needs. The goal is to prevent youth from going into the DJJ or DCF system.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The most important knowledge, skills, and abilities are listed for Case Manager.

Knowledge :

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Knowledge of CINS / FINS process
• Knowledge of strengths-based programming, positive youth development and trauma-informed care service models.
• Knowledge of social service ethics.

Skills :

Abilities :

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Occupation specific tasks and the most important generalized work activities are listed for Fatherhood Case Manager.

Education and Experience

E ducation and Experience : Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or human services-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by Florida Department of Education; one (1) year of related experience. A valid Florida Driver’s License and safe driving record is required.

Mathematical Skills and Reasoning Ability

Basic and / or advanced computational skills may be necessary.

Physical Demands

This is a sedentary position, and the incumbent will be required to sit approximately 70 per cent of the time. Little to moderate lifting of less than 25 lbs. may be required.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm