Child Welfare Case Manager/Trainee

Help Build the Foundation for Safer, Stronger Futures

At CHS, we believe meaningful change happens when children and families have the support, resources and opportunities they need to move forward.

As a Child Welfare Case Manager Trainee/Case Manager, you'll work alongside children, families, caregivers and community partners to address challenges, coordinate critical services and help create safe, stable and permanent homes for children.

Whether you're entering the child welfare field or bringing your certification and experience to CHS, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a lasting impact.

What You'll Do

Support Children & Families

• Conduct child safety assessments and identify individual and family needs.
• Develop service plans based on identified needs and goals.
• Connect children and families with services, resources and community supports.
• Support children, caregivers and family members throughout the case management process.
• Help facilitate stable placements and progress toward permanency.

Coordinate Services & Advocate for Progress

• Collaborate with DCF, attorneys, service providers and other professionals.
• Monitor service plans and progress toward established goals.
• Help families and caregivers access medical coverage, subsidies and other needed services.
• Coordinate placement, independent living and other specialized services when applicable.
• Arrange or provide client transportation when needed.
• Provide on-call support as required or scheduled.

Keep Cases Moving Forward

• Maintain assessments, service plans, progress notes and other required case documentation.
• Prepare case and status reports and recommendations.
• Participate in court proceedings and provide testimony related to permanency planning when required.
• Conduct diligent searches and complete other dependency-related activities.

New to Child Welfare Case Management?

Our Case Manager Trainee pathway gives you the opportunity to learn while building the skills needed for certification.

Trainees participate in paid Phase I Child Protection Certification classroom training, followed by Phase II supervised field practice. Upon successfully completing the required training, examination and field requirements, team members may advance to the Child Welfare Case Manager role.

What You'll Bring

Case Manager Trainee | Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
• Daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Ability to successfully complete the required Child Welfare Case Management Certification training, examination and supervised field practice.

Case Manager Trainee | Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field.
• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Two years of experience working with at-risk children and families.

Relevant experience may include child welfare, dependency, social work, DCF, foster care, adoptions, teaching, psychology and criminal justice.

Certified Case Manager | Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Florida Child Welfare Case Manager certification.
• Two years of experience working with at-risk children and families.

Certified Case Manager | Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field.
• Master's degree in social work.

For adoption-focused positions, an Adoption Competent Certificate is required or must be obtained within six months of employment.

You'll Be a Great Fit If You

• Want your work to have a meaningful impact on children and families.
• Can build relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Are organized and comfortable balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with families, caregivers and community professionals.
• Can navigate sensitive and challenging situations with sound judgment.
• Work well independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Bring compassion, accountability and attention to detail to your work.

Why Choose CHS?

• Meaningful Impact: Help children and families work toward safer, more stable futures.
• Career Development: Trainee candidates have a structured pathway toward Child Welfare Case Management certification.
• Professional Growth: Strengthen your skills through training, field experience and continued development.
• Collaborative Work: Partner with families, caregivers, DCF, attorneys and service providers.
• Great Benefits: Access a benefits package that includes generous paid time off and holidays.

Put Your Experience Into Action

Every service coordinated, family supported and plan moved forward can help strengthen the foundation for a child's future.

Bring your compassion, determination and commitment to CHS and help children and families move toward safety, stability and permanency.

For more information, 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