Extended Foster Care; EFC Case Manager

Extended Foster Care (EFC) Case Manager

Family Support Services CMO - Largo, FL 33771

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree/BA or BS

Extended Foster Care (EFC) Case Manager Join our team at FSS and enjoy comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Well-Being Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bereavement Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Discounts
• 401k Plan with 3% Employer Contribution

The mission of Family Support Services is to be the leader in providing safety, stability, and quality of life for all children by working with the community to strengthen the family unit.

Job Summary: The Extended Foster Care Case Manager position will work in partnership with young adults participating in the extended foster care (EFC) program. This position will provide life skills training, community outreach, referrals and system navigation to ensure that the emotional, social, physical and mental health needs of young adults are met. In addition, this position will ensure that an appropriate living arrangement is identified that will allow for the young adult's personal development while providing support, guidance and continued education.

Extended Foster Care Case Managers will support the young adults' efforts to successfully participate in an EFC qualifying activity of their choice. EFC Case Managers will meet child welfare case management documentation standards including complying with deadlines and tasks set forth by judicial oversight. This position will be part of our Direct Service Personnel.

Job Duties:

• Complete and amend young adult case plans aimed at identifying goals, tasks and deadlines.
• Complete and amend young adults transition plan identifying the qualifying activity and young adults short- and long-term goals.
• Maintain and submit monthly eligibility documentation.
• Obtain and maintain required case file documentation.
• Establish housing arrangements in a foster home, group home or supervised practiced living environment for youth participating in EFC.
• Facilitate monthly case management meetings. At least one review per quarter shall be in the young adult's residence, aimed at assessing needs and highlighting progress.
• Prepare and timely submit timely required judicial reports and documentation.
• Provide transportation to court, school and other scheduled appointments when requested.
• Work in partnership with the housing specialist to ensure 24-hour crisis intervention and support is available to young adults.
• Monitor to ensure the approved living arrangement: foster home, group home or supervised practice living offers life skills instruction, counseling, educational support, employment preparation & placement, and development of support networks.
• Approve and assess the appropriateness of roommates when there is a shared living arrangement.
• Provide ongoing referrals for services identified in the adult's case plan
• Assess young adults' financial needs to insure weekly or monthly financial management allowance.
• Support the need to match young adults to a mentor/adult supporter available to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
• Facilitate emergency staffing related to residents violating program rules & expectations and/or encountering crisis situation.
• Facilitate, coordinate or monitor the delivery of monthly life skills training to young adults participating in the extended foster care program
• Complete and submit all required case documentation according to contractual and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree required in the Human Services field with two years' experience working with teens and young adults preferred.

Experience:

At least three years' experience coordinating projects, working with community partners and managing staff. Minimum three years' experience working in the child welfare system work with high-risk youth. Experience working with youth and young adults preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:
Valid driver's license. Child Welfare Certification preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to:

• Represent self and the organization in a professional manner
• Work independently with little direct supervision
• Think and write creatively
• Assess a situation and make appropriate recommendations/decisions
• Research, organize and analyze data
• Solve problems and to think through critical, time sensitive issues
• Establish and maintain relationships
• Work collaboratively with staff at all levels in the organization
• Follow through on commitments, projects and…