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Camelot Community Care

Dependency Case Manager

Camelot Community Care, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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Position Overview Camelot Community Care is a dedicated organization serving children and families. The Dependency Case Manager will collaborate with a local team, provide comprehensive case management, ensure compliance with child welfare regulations, and support families toward permanency.

Responsibilities

Participates in staff development opportunities and maintains child welfare certification through ongoing training.

Works cooperatively with the unit, including backing up other team members and assisting on cases.

Maintains relationships with supervisory staff, ensuring proper use of supervision and guidance during unusual circumstances.

Maintains relationships with community resource providers, facilitating referrals and ensuring continuity of care for families.

Establishes and maintains relationships with children and families, focusing on permanency, service satisfaction, and overall child safety.

Accurately completes case notes daily, ensuring they are factual, up‑to‑date, and entered into the data system according to policy and contractual outcomes.

Prepares for and attends all court activities, testifying regarding case status and progress toward permanency, interacting appropriately with attorneys, and making recommendations to the court.

Develops and completes judicial reviews, initial and quarterly assessments, child well‑being assessments, medical reviews, reunification packets, termination reports/summaries, and other required reports promptly.

Attends individual case staffings and conducts initial and ongoing child safety assessments.

Makes referrals for services as needed and arranges emergency placement, medical treatment, and services for children at risk.

Conducts diligent searches for parents and family members, thoroughly documenting efforts to locate them.

Completes home studies for prospective placements, plans and facilitates visits between children in care and their families, and conducts minimum monthly face‑to‑face contacts.

Reviews and assesses family progress toward achieving case plan goals, supports foster and adoptive families, negotiates subsidy agreements, completes adoption paperwork, and meets adoption goals when applicable.

Qualifications & Credentials

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human service field from an accredited college or university.

One year of relevant social services experience working with children and families.

Child Welfare Certification (required); must complete certification training and obtain certification upon training completion.

Background clearance letter and valid driver’s license (if using a company automobile).

Ability to understand and evaluate risk factors for child abuse and neglect.

Proficient computer skills, including all Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

Health Insurance Plan

Dental Insurance Plan

401(k) Plan

11 paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick time benefits

Tuition and CEU reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Supplemental insurance packages, including disability and life insurance

Camelot Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

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