Employment For job seekers with prior professional experience, we are seeking qualified applicants to fill the following positions. Please contact us at (305) 779-9600 if you have any questions about the positions, requirements or application process. Apply By Fax 1. Download the Notice of Interest and print it. (You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don’t have it, click here to download a free version.) 2. Complete the Notice of Interest and fax it, and your resume to (305) 779-9606. AVAILABLE POSITIONS Placement Specialist Responsibilities Include: • Receive, review and process referrals to CHARLEE’s Placement Department from Our Kids Intake, CH Case Managers and/or other Full Case Management Providers. • Review clients’ case documentation to determine most appropriate placement within least restrictive setting to meet client’s needs. Provide timely written and/verbal updates to referral source regarding status of referral for placement. • Meet with client(s) as deemed necessary to further evaluate placement needs; discuss placement needs with pertinent parties; staff case with designees of CHARLEE’s Placement and Licensing Teams at least weekly, with the goal of identifying the most appropriate placement to meet the client’s needs in a timely manner.. • Maintain regular communication with referral source to ensure coordination of interview and/or weekend visit with prospective foster parents and/or staff and identify expected date of placement. • Maintain an “Alternative Placement list” in the CHAD data system, noting placement efforts and progress towards stabilizing current placement and/or identification of alternative placement. Staff progress at least biweekly with the Placement Committee. • On-call crisis intervention services: provision of services on a flexible schedule to meet specific program needs; be accessible by beeper and/or other communication means, and respond promptly. Qualifications Include: • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Social Work or related field. • Minimum one year experience working with at-risk children and families. • Child Protection Certification preferred (must be acquired and maintained during employment). • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong ability to work well with a multi-functioning team of case managers, clinical, direct care and support staff. • Ability to work on a flexible schedule. Therapist – 1099 (contract) CHARLEE’s Therapists are responsible for implementing and overseeing the day-to-day and overall delivery of counseling services to their assigned clients. Therapists providing services to foster care clients will attend supervision at a minimum of 2 hours per month. This allows the supervisor the opportunity to monitor the therapist’s progress in fulfilling the terms or their contract. In addition, therapists will be required to attend a Team Meeting once per month to review policies, procedures, billing, and other related issues. Cases will be reviewed at every meeting for progress, problems, suitability of service and treatment needs. Responsibilities Include: • Participate in the therapeutic component of the CHARLEE Program; be an active member of the CHARLEE Interdisciplinary Treatment Team. • Provide Individual, Group, Family, Recreation, and Experiential Counseling (Therapy) to the clients in the program. • Be the professional responsible for formulating Initial Treatment/Service Plans and the lead professional in creating and updating Master Treatment/Service Plans for the clients, with input from all members of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team. • Complete daily progress notes, weekly summaries, and Treatment logs on the clients in the program; keep accurate and appropriate clinical records on each client in accordance with CHARLEE, Medicaid, and DCF guidelines. • Participate in and attend CHARLEE Med Clinic processes. Qualifications Include: • Master’s degree in affiliated field. • One year experience working with emotionally disturbed children. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Willingness, commitment, and ability to work with diverse populations. • Valid professional liability insurance required (must be maintained throughout duration of contract). Accounts Payable Associate The A/P Associate is responsible to work within the framework of the finance team in the processing of all supplier invoices, foster care payments and employee mileage/travel claims for payment; ensure accuracy to purchase orders; ensure allocation to the proper general ledger accounts; reconcile vendor statements; clear all agency credit card purchases; petty cash requests and perform other related general accounting functions as and when required. Qualifications Include: • Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent); college coursework in Finance field preferred. • Minimum 1-year related work experience; experience in child welfare or related environment preferred. • Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point). • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, work autonomously and meet deadlines. • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor; able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. • High level of accuracy and analytical skills, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Meets work demands and expectations in an efficient and effective manner. • Ability to work well in a team environment that promotes inclusiveness and communication among team members. Case Manager Responsibilities Include: • Serve as an advocate and a continuous point of contact for the child, family, foster parent(s), and other appropriate parties. • Provide full service case management on designated cases, including case plan permanency goal through the direct provision of or arrangement for provision of a full range of necessary services. • Develop clients’ legal case plans specifying permanency goals, while ensuring client safety and well-being and following clients from the provision of voluntary services through any dependency, foster care, or termination of parental rights proceeding or related activity or process. • Maintain necessary case records and reports; document and timely submit case management activities in accordance with agency and contract requirements (i.e. incident reporting, client movement forms). • Maintain integrity of Statewide Child Welfare data system (HSN, FSFN) with current information at all times (i.e. client movement forms). • Provide on-call crisis intervention services on a flexible schedule to meet specific program needs; be accessible via appropriate communication means, and respond promptly. Comply with on-call policy and procedure. • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners (i.e. families, colleagues, judges, community organizations, GAL). • Attend supervision, meetings, required staffings and other necessary or required team activities in order to ensure client safety, and timely and appropriate provision of services. Qualifications Include: • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Social Work or related field. • One year experience working with at-risk children and families preferred. • Child Protection Certification preferred (must be acquired and maintained during employment). • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong ability to prioritize tasks and work well with a multi-functioning team of case managers, clinical, direct care and support staff. • Ability to work on a flexible schedule. Respite Youth Care Worker (On-Call/Relief) – Residential Program Responsibilities Include: • Supervise and manage the behavior of clients in adherence with CHARLEE policy and procedure. This includes, but is not limited to: maintaining visual contact (DCF 10M-9) and monitoring activities and whereabouts of clients at all times. Ensure that agency property is secured at all times. • Attempt to establish a positive, constructive relationship with the client(s) through communication, interaction and role modeling; assist clients in their personal growth. • Demonstrate proper judgment and decision-making skills as necessary; understand the philosophy of discipline and use good judgment when imposing discipline/consequences. • Implement daily schedule(s). Prepare daily meals and eat with clients and assist them during the meal. Assist clients with clean-up, hygiene, wake-up, and bedtime activities. • Perform routine household chores necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment. • Transport clients to and from appointments, visits, field trips, etc. as necessary or required. • Maintain communication with appropriate CHARLEE personnel regarding significant events as occurred while on duty. Maintain accurate log entries and careful documentation as required. • Perform intakes and/or discharges when necessary. Attend staffing meetings as required or requested. Qualifications Include: • High School Diploma (or equivalent). • Experience in parenting/residential care of children, and/or child-related activities. Preferred experience working with at-risk youth. • Ability and willingness to work closely with emotionally disturbed children of all ages. Committed & able to work with diverse populations in providing nurturance & structure to children. Capacity to give & receive affection, sensitivity, flexibility, emotional maturity. • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (must be maintained throughout employment). • Ability to attend mandatory staff training as requested or required; minimum 40 hours of relevant training required/year. CHARLEE of Dade County is an equal opportunity employer.