Project Lifeline Manager

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: - 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