Dependency Case Manager

Protect Children. Strengthen Families. Create Paths to Permanency.

DEPENDENCY CASE MANAGER | FULL-TIME | MISSION-DRIVEN CAREER

Hourly Rate $24.52

BUILD BRIDGES TO SUCCESS

At Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS), we believe every child deserves safety, stability, and the opportunity to thrive. As a Dependency Case Manager, you will play a vital role in helping children and families navigate some of life's most challenging moments while working toward safe, permanent outcomes. When you join CHS, you become part of a legacy of service that has strengthened Florida families for more than a century.

YOUR IMPACT

This is more than case management. It is life-changing work that helps children find stability, supports caregivers, and moves families toward reunification, adoption, or another permanent solution. You'll serve as a trusted advocate, coordinator, and problem solver for children impacted by abuse or neglect.

Your work may include:

• Conducting child safety and family assessments.
• Developing individualized service plans focused on permanency and well-being.
• Coordinating services with caregivers, providers, schools, DCF, attorneys, and community partners.
• Monitoring progress and helping families navigate barriers to success.
• Preparing court reports, recommendations, and testimony when required.
• Supporting placements, reunification efforts, adoptions, and independent living transitions.
• Assisting children and caregivers in accessing medical, financial, and community resources.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and case records that support quality outcomes.
• Participating in on-call responsibilities and responding to the needs of children and families when support is needed most.

WHY CHS?

Because meaningful work should come with meaningful support.

• Meaningful Work: Help children find safety, stability, and permanency.
• Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with experienced professionals who share your commitment to children and families.
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
• Health & Wellness Support: Comprehensive benefits and wellness resources.
• Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Development & Growth: Ongoing training, certifications, and career advancement opportunities.
• Additional Perks: Employee discounts, recognition programs, and mission-driven culture.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required.
• Human Services-related degree preferred.
• Master's degree in Social Work preferred.
• Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification required.
• Adoption Competent Certification required within 6 months for adoption-focused positions.

Experience

• Minimum two years of experience working with at-risk children and families.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of child development, dependency case management, permanency planning, and community resources.
• Strong communication, organization, relationship-building, and case coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism.

YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU...

• Believe every child deserves a safe and permanent home.
• Build trust with children, caregivers, and families while maintaining healthy professional boundaries.
• Stay calm and effective during challenging and emotionally complex situations.
• Advocate confidently for children and families across multiple systems.
• Work independently while remaining connected to a collaborative team.
• Embrace accountability, compassion, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Demonstrate CHS Common Bond Values in everything you do.

THIS COULD BE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER!

At CHS, your work can help a child find safety, help a family discover hope, and help create a brighter future for generations to come. If you're looking for a career where your advocacy, dedication, and expertise make a lasting difference every day, we'd love to meet you.

Please watch the day in the life "Get Real: Life as a Case Manager" video above in its entirety (required for application purposes) and the My CHS Why video testimonial below to see if this is the best fit for you!

Every child. Every dream. Every future.

That commitment represents CHS's focus on recognizing each child's potential, nurturing opportunity and creating lasting impact.

Bring your coordination skills, compassion and community mindset to CHS, and help create stronger connections to care for students and families.

For more information about our programs, visit https://chsfl.org/what-we-do/ready-to-learn/

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com