Dependency Case Manager - IL/EFC
Company: Childnet Inc
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Summary : This position
provides comprehensive case management services to youth in the
Independent Living Program. Consults with foster parents/caregivers
and service provider staff on and about issues, problems, services,
policies, and procedures to achieve the goal of Independent Living
(IL) for child(ren) 13 to 21 years of age. Essential Functions: The
items listed below are intended to provide an overview of the
essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of
all functions and responsibilities that the position may be
required to provide. Manages the case of a dependent child ensuring
that they receive all of the necessary services detailed in the
case plan and facilitating permanency safely for the child.
Continuously explore permanency options for the youth regardless of
the youth’s age. Maintaining proficiency in new and pending laws
concerning children receiving/eligible for Independent Living
Services. Attend Independent Living Transition and Education Plan
staffing’s for all children in licensed care ages 17 and 17.5 years
old. Transport and/or coordinate transportation for youth to attend
Independent Living Transition and Education Plan Staffing’s.
Facilitate/Incorporate the results of the thirteen, fifteen- and
seventeen-years old youths IL Assessment into their IL transition
plans. Updates the IL services into the case plans, as needed.
Reviewing information system, case file and complete the staffing
form prior to staffing; completes the required packets with the
teen, schedules and attends independent living staffing’s; provides
the teen(s) and educational institute with the recommendations from
the staffing. Performing monthly home visits/face-to-face contact
for youth and young adult according to guidelines provided in the
Florida Administrative Code and Statutes. Ensure that youth(s)
obtain assistance in obtaining a Florida ID card, opening a bank
account and exploring housing needs. Ensure youth ages 16 and 17
years old receive a copy of their credit check from all three
credit bureaus. Document review of the credit check with the youth
in FSFN. Assist youth with their transition by providing ongoing
follow up and discussion as to their progress .in areas including
but not limited to money management, obtaining employment,
educational goals, positive relationships, extracurricular
activities, participation in driver’s education and other programs;
Acting as the liaison between the teen(s) and the foster
parent(s)/caregiver(s) and provides support needed to maintain the
placement. Tracking each youth’s progress under Independent Living
using the appropriate automated software system. Identifying
services in the community that will provide training and assistance
to the foster teen(s) and young adults, i.e., Healthy Mothers,
Healthy Babies, Life Coach Services. Recognizing, respecting and
responding to the unique, culturally defined needs of others
served. Years of Experience: Two (2) of experience in Child Case
Management Education/Licenses/Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in
Social Work or related field Certified Child Welfare Professional
Valid Florida Driver’s License Abilities Required: Ability to make
complex decisions and balance the needs of stakeholders involved
Ability to be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and
socioeconomic characteristics Ability to manage execution and
direct the work of others towards task completion Ability to
provide high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery
results Competencies: Community : Employee is committed to
providing excellent customer service to internal and external
families, caregivers, children, and team members. Employee remains
completely focused on the safety and well-being of children.
Employee demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to
cooperate with others to achieve goals. Quality: Employee can
independently plan, prioritize, and complete work with accuracy,
attention to detail, and in a satisfactory and consistent manner.
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to
ensure quality and apply feedback to improve performance to achieve
organizational goals. (Self) Care: Employee can compassionately be
a support for others and recognize and appreciate everyone’s
efforts. Employee can promote a high level of self-care focusing on
physical, mental, and emotional well-being while maintaining a
healthy work-life balance. Employee can prioritize self, and
healthy boundaries to be able to serve the greater good. Work
Environment: Typical office environment. Offices with equipment
noise. Offices with frequent interruptions. Considerable time is
spent at a desk using a computer terminal. Majority of this job
takes place in the field and local travel is required. Other duties
are completed in an office or virtual environment based on business
needs. Travel: 75%
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