Advanced knowledge of Florida Child Welfare statutes, administrative code, and operating procedures as mandated by local and state compliance and regulatory entities is necessary for the proper performance of this position.
This position must have reliable automobile transportation
Valid license
Insurance
Must have Child Welfare Certification or Child Welfare Supervisor Certification.
A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
Must have a minimum of two years of experience supervising child welfare programs
Be flexible to cover on-call as needed
Be able to travel as needed
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while performing administrative and supervisory tasks.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, telephone, copier, and printer.
Visual acuity to read and analyze data, documents, and computer screens.
Hearing ability to effectively communicate via telephone, video conferencing, and in-person conversations.
Occasional lifting, pushing and/or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel locally, regionally or out of state as required for meetings, training sessions, or site visits.
May require occasional walking, bending, reaching, or stooping in the course of supervising or assisting staff.
Knowledge of theories and practice of child protection, social work, and family assessments.
Knowledge of professional ethics related to child protection and counseling.
Knowledge of theories of adult learning, ability to facilitate group and individual training activities
Knowledge of physical and behavioral indicators of abuse and neglect.
Knowledge of effective management skills.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
Knowledge of court procedures and legal requirements.
Knowledge of methods of collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
Knowledge of supervision techniques.
Ability to assess case manager's performance and develop performance improvement plans.
Ability to analyze the effectiveness of service programs and identify resources or make adjustments needed to meet needs.
Ability to understand and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations policies, and procedures.
Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes.