Adoption Case Manager

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that values your professional development, offers promotional opportunities, has flexible hours, gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families? If so, read on!

WHO IS YFA?

Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. (YFA) is a progressive not-for-profit organization of 300+ staff who are dedicated to working in partnership with communities and families to create a safe, nurturing environment for children and to lead the way in building a bridge for children to have a stable and loving family. Established in 1970, YFA has been around for over 50 years, with services spanning seven counties across Florida. No matter the role, we believe every team member at YFA has a critical role in supporting our children and our communities and we constantly strive to ensure a positive, purpose-driven, dynamic work environment for you to learn, grow and meet your fullest potential. If these values appeal to you and you would like to invest your time, energy, and talent in a cause that can make a difference in a child and family’s future, then we may have a place for you on our team!

POSTION SUMMARY:

A Case Manager provides continuity of care, with the goal of permanent placement, for children through a case management model that includes developing, expanding, accessing and linking resources in the community to the needs of the child throughout the child’s experience in the system, while documenting progress.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provides case management services for children waiting for adoptive placement, consulting with the Adoption Supervisor as to specific requirements, reporting, and timelines.
• Completes documentation to initiate and process adoptive placement – included but not limited to adoption home studies, child studies, subsidy requests, enhanced subsidy requests, home visits, maintenance of adoption tab information in FSFN, as outlined by Florida Statute, adoption agreements, memoranda, subsidy documents, consent, and case closure documents.
• Provide adoptive placement services to adoptive families including documentation in compliance with legal requirements for full disclosure and adoption subsidy.
• Reviews and update service/case plans, at least monthly to ensure progress is being made towards permanency or modifications are being made in a timely manner.
• Completes monthly progress reports and makes them available to every stakeholder, including parents.
• Provide update regarding adoption case activity to Child Welfare Case Manager for judicial reviews, participate in staffing, and testify at court regarding status of adoption.
• Assist in coordination of and participation in sibling separation staffing, match staffing and Adoption Applicant Review Committees.
• Assess children and family needs and coordinates delivery of services specific to adoption preparation, transition and support for the children and family.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• $47,500 Annually
• 14 Days of PTO, incrementally increasing annually
• 13 Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with match after 12 months
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Services
• ID Monitoring
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU NEED:

• BA/BSW or MA/MSW
• direct experience in Foster Care/Adoption is preferred
• 24 months previous work experience

Location: 3185 Premier Drive, Brooksville, FL 34604