Job Description
Job Description Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to develop and support case plans and safety plans across social services, developmental disabilities, and special-needs programs.
This position will require a level II background check. This position is grant funded
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule that includes after-hours, weekends, and holiday coverage.
Responsibilities Case Response, Assessment & Planning (40%) Responds to reports of alleged child maltreatment and conducts initial risk and family assessments in compliance with established assessment and intervention techniques. Actively participates as a collaborative team member in the development of case plans, including safety and service planning, in coordination with other agencies.
Judicial & Documentation Activities (25%) Prepares and presents documentation for judicial planning and court processes. Compiles reports and accurately updates and maintains client records-both written and electronic-in accordance with departmental guidelines and confidentiality standards.
Family Support & Community Referrals (15%) Provides information and community referrals to child victims and their families, with follow-up to ensure access to services and that identified family needs are addressed.
Team Management & Program Development (15%) Participates in team management activities, including the development of procedures, guidelines, and strategic planning initiatives.
Training, Community Education & Other Duties (5%) Develops and delivers child abuse and neglect training for professionals and partner agencies; conducts community education activities; and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Each position assigned to this classification must require specific training at the Bachelor's degree or Master's degree level in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or other field appropriate to the program content.
Bachelor's degree candidates must have at least two years of applicable experience. The Master's degree may substitute for the required experience. Specific certifications or licensures may be required or preferred for certain program areas.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate ( is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration
required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
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Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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Contract work, Work experience placement