Adoptions Specialist

Company: Devereux Foundation ( Learn More )

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US-FL-Tampa
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Full-Time
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Job Description

Be a part of creating meaningful, independent and productive lives for children and adolescents who receive services from our Tampa based Case Management office serving Hillsborough County, FL.  We have a current opening for a full time Adoptions Specialist.  The Adoptions Specialist position will allow you to find purpose and give you room to grow in the largest not-for-profit provider of services to children and families in Florida.   

All Adoption Specialists are expected to implement our Philosophy of Care which is to provide:

  • Individual Services
  • Effective and Accountable Services
  • Utilize Positive Approaches 

    • The Adoptions Specialist works with children involved in the system of care due to abuse and neglect in their home environment.  The Lead Case Manager coordinates the services needed for the child, family, foster parents and other caregivers; working towards the goal of permanency. 

  • Supervise a unit of case managers
  • Assess risk of clients in Devereux's care
  • Provide coordination of care & services to Devereux clients
  • Address personnel issues
  • Review cases of case managers 

    • The successful Lead Case Manager should possess the following skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to appropriately handle confidential information
  • Awareness of the social, economic and cultural factors that affect families
  • Ability to travel and make home visits
  • Ability to set appropriate boundaries with clients
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Ability to interact professionally with other agency personnel, community providers, GALS, attorneys, judges, school personnel, etc.

    • KEYWORDS that you may input to search for current openings include but are not limited to: social work, case manager, , human services, case manager supervisor, and supervisor

    Job Requirements

     Requirements:

    • Must be able to complete a two day new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
    • Bachelors degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work and currently hold certification as a child protection professional, Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field and child protection professional certification strongly preferred
    • Two years supervisory experience preferred
    • Valid Florida Drivers License
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