Center For Family Services is a leading non-profit social services provider with locations across New Jersey. We are dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families. Recognized as a top workplace, our team is driven by a professional commitment to delivering high-quality care and support.

Over the past decade, we have continued to grow and evolve, expanding our services to meet the diverse and changing needs of our communities. Our comprehensive range of evidence-based and specialized programs empowers people to build brighter futures and overcome life's challenges.

With a passionate and dedicated workforce of more than 1,500 professionals, Center For Family Services is a powerful force for positive change-helping individuals and families discover vision, hope, and the strength to thrive.

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Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center for Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $1000 sign-on bonus.

Location: VIRTUAL/REMOTE (Florida)

Job Type/Status: Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to ensure that each child receives the services they require.
• Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis using child welfare principles and social work best practice.
• Develop individual case plans with particular attention to culture, language, and special circumstances. 
• Maintain accurate and complete case files by updating database systems, submitting reports, and managing physical casefiles.
• Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to ensure that each child receives the services they require.
• Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis using child welfare principles and social work best practices and conduct calls, interviews, and home visits.
• Build a network of local pro bono legal resources, food and clothing banks, mental health services and care providers to establish services for youth.
• Track individual progress via an online database.
• Coordinate and maintain communication with key stakeholders.
• Participate in regular training and communication sessions with on-site and case work supervisor and headquarters staff.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• Maintain CFS professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in CFS employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
• Meet or exceed program productivity expectations on a regular and sustained basis.
• Ability to perform duties and services remotely from home.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW) degree or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science equivalent.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish or have access to a professional interpretation service.
• Must have experience in conducting PRS according to the requirements in the state where services are being provided and must be skilled at writing professional, thorough assessment reports.
• Must have knowledge of local community social services and should have specialized experience conducting home studies and working with immigrant populations.
• PRS Case Managers should be knowledgeable about family preservation, kinship care, and/or general child welfare.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including good communication skills, listening skills, and attitude.
• Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detailed-oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently. 
• Position requires up to 50 percent of in state and/or out of state travel with limited notice.
• Should have excellent conflict resolution and communication skills Bilingual - English and Spanish
• Must complete all medical testing required by funders and/or licensing or oversight bodies, including but not limited to initial and ongoing: Mantoux Tuberculosis testing which may include an X-ray
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must complete all criminal background checks as required by funders and/or licensing or oversight bodies, including but not limited to initial and ongoing: Child Abuse Record Check (CARI), Additional Federal, State and local criminal checks

Benefits:

At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.