About this role
Position : Program Manager - Project Lifeline
Organization : The Friendship Circle of Miami (Kendall, FL) and JAFCO Children's Ability Center (Sunrise, FL)
About Us : The Friendship Circle and JAFCO are proud partners committed to providing support and care to children and families raising children with specialized needs. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Social Worker to join our team to provide services to parents and children, making a significant impact on the lives of those we serve.
Position Summary : As a Licensed Social Worker for the Project Lifeline program, you will play a vital role in advocating for children and families who rely on our services. Your primary responsibility will be providing intensive case management as well as support to parents. Offering a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families with developmental disabilities.
Role and Responsibilities: As the Project Lifeline social worker, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Receive and assess all referrals for clinical services within the program.
- Conduct thorough initial intakes to evaluate the strengths and needs of children and families.
- Develop and implement service goals and plans, providing recommendations for the child and family.
- Establish and maintain ongoing professional relationships with families through regular home visits.
- Provide continuous support and information to families, adhering to regulatory and professional standards, aligning with our agency's mission, vision, and values.
- Advocate for clients by coordinating access to community and professional services, removing barriers, including transportation.
- Stay informed about community resources and assist families in accessing appropriate developmental disability resources through referrals and case management.
- Attend community meetings, court hearings, IEP meetings, and other relevant provider meetings to support the child and family.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with schools, physicians, therapists, and other professionals involved with the child and family.
- Maintain accurate and timely case notes, file documentation, and required paperwork according to agency policies.
- Attend weekly individual supervision and staff meetings at both program sites.
- Implement a Trauma-Informed Care Model and Person-Centered Approach in all procedures, practices, and daily interactions.
- Provide support for programmatic needs of the Friendship Circle, including evening and weekend activities as needed.
- Support the facilitation of parent programming and support groups.
- Participate in on-call support in rotation with the clinical team.
- Adhere to Florida Child Abuse Reporting Rules.
- Fulfill any other duties as requested or assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Social Work or a related field.
- State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Social Worker.
- Experience in working with children and families with developmental disabilities in a clinical setting.
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities and community resources.
- Strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills.
- Commitment to trauma-informed care and person-centered approaches.
- Willingness to support evening and weekend program activities.
EOE