Independent Living Specialist

Description

The Independent Living Specialist should have a passion for engaging teens and the young adult population to assist with their transitioning into successful independent adults. The Independent Living Specialist provides case management for all post 18+ clients participating in Extended Foster Care, Postsecondary Education Support Services and Aftercare programs. The Specialist will monitor and ensure client eligibility for program services, provide monthly home visits and contacts with providers as well as clients. The Specialist will assist the young adult population with appropriate community services and information to include but not limited to Social Security, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Education, Employment and Health care providers. The Specialist is required to have certification as a child welfare case manager by the Florida Certification Board to comply with DCF guidance. The Specialist will be responsible for providing court documentation, attending all court hearings, and staffing pertaining to the young adult. This candidate should have strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work in a trauma-informed manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct case management services to Young Adults in the 18+ Independent Living Programs.
• Conduct home and filed visits to ensure the well-being and safety of assigned clients.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the young adults assigned to the Specialist.
• Timely follow up on all young adult requests for services or inquiries regarding eligibility for services.
• Ensure and monitor client eligibility for services; provide and assist clients in the completion of appropriate applications for programs/services.
• Assist clients in identifying and locating appropriate supportive documentation to secure entry into the18+ Independent Living Programs.
• Link clients to appropriate community services and assist them in accessing these services, including, but not limited to, housing, employment, education, medical/dental, and therapeutic services.
• Ensure clients’ contact information and program eligibility documentation is up to date in the automated data systems, FSFN and ASK.
• Timely document case activities in the appropriate automated data systems, FSNF and ASK.
• Liaison between the Social Security Administration, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and clients that have or need these types of services. Specialist will assist youth in completing applications or obtaining required documentation to meet eligibility requirements to access these services.
• Any other duties needed to help drive SCC Inc.’s Vision, fulfill the agency’s Mission, and abide by the agency’s Organization’s Values
  
  

Qualifications

• History and knowledge of working with teens and young adults.
• Knowledge of the Independent Living Programs and eligibility criteria.
• Possess valid Florida Driver’s License in good standing and be insurable by the agency’s current insurance carrier.
• Must meet state criminal background check requirements.
  
  

A Comprehensive Benefits Program Including

• PTO
• 13 paid holidays
• Professional development
• Ongoing coaching and feedback
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
  
  

Health Benefits With Shared Premium Costs, Including

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement
  
  

Requirements

Child Welfare Certification and bachelor’s degree in a social service-related field preferred.