Serving Polk & Highlands Counties | Greater Lakeland Area
Every child deserves a voice. Every family deserves support.
At Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS), we're looking for a passionate, skilled professional to join our Child Protection Team (CPT) as a Case Coordinator. In this role, you'll help protect vulnerable children, uncover critical information through forensic interviews, and connect families with the services they need to heal, grow, and thrive.
This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to be part of an organization that has been strengthening Florida's children and families for more than 120 years.
Why You'll Love Working at CHS
Make a Real Impact Your work directly helps protect children from abuse and neglect while supporting families during some of their most challenging moments.
Meaningful, Mission-Driven Career Join an organization whose purpose is rooted in hope, healing, and strengthening communities across Florida.
Professional Growth & Development Advance your expertise through specialized training, ongoing learning opportunities, and career development pathways.
Collaborative Team Environment Work alongside dedicated child welfare, behavioral health, medical, legal, and community professionals committed to making a difference.
Comprehensive Benefits Enjoy a competitive benefits package with generous PTO, paid holidays, health benefits, retirement options, and more.
What You'll Do
As a CPT Case Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring children receive the protection and support they need. Responsibilities include:
Advocate for Children's Safety
Conduct forensic interviews and psychosocial assessments involving allegations of child abuse and neglect.
Gather family history and assess risks, strengths, and service needs.
Help determine appropriate interventions and coordinate critical CPT services.
Collaborate with Community Partners
Work closely with law enforcement, medical professionals, mental health providers, and child welfare agencies.
Participate in multidisciplinary staffing meetings to ensure coordinated care and informed decision-making.
Serve as an Expert Resource
Prepare professional reports and documentation that support investigations and service planning.
Provide court testimony and depositions when needed.
Educate community partners on child abuse prevention, identification, and intervention.
Make an Ongoing Difference
Support children and families through sensitive and often complex situations.
Maintain high-quality records and ensure compliance with professional, contractual, and CHS standards.
We're Looking for Someone Who
Is passionate about protecting children and supporting families
Can build trust and rapport with children from diverse backgrounds
Thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to help others
Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and compassion
Works independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Values integrity, empathy, accountability, and excellence
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field from an accredited university (required)
Experience
Three years of post-bachelor's experience required
Minimum of one year working with abused and neglected children required
Additional Requirements
Valid Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire
Reliable, insured vehicle with ability to travel throughout the service area
The Difference You'll Make
Every forensic interview conducted. Every family connected to support. Every child who finds safety because of your work.
That's the impact you'll have as a Child Protection Team Case Coordinator at CHS.
Ready to use your skills to protect children and strengthen families? Apply today and help us create brighter futures across Polk and Highlands Counties.
All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Numbers & Facts
Location
Bartow, Florida
Website
https://chsfl.org/impact-in-action/our-impact
Skills
American Health Care Association (AHCA)unmatched
Behavioral Healthunmatched
Child Protection/Welfareunmatched
Court Depositionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Diversityunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Futuresunmatched
Healthcare Administrationunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Interviewing Skillsunmatched
Law Enforcementunmatched
Legalunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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