Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States · On-site
$18/hr
Job Title: Per Diem Case Manager Job Type: Direct Care Staff Department: Residential Position Reports to: Program Coordinator ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Covenant House Florida reserves the right to unilateral…
Skills: Crisis Prevention, Case Management, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Competency, Communication Skills
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Provide direct care, supervision, and case management for at-risk youth in a residential setting. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, goal planning, and coordinating community referrals.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, or a related field and at least two years of work history. A valid Florida driver's license and the ability to pass a criminal background check are mandatory.
Job Title: Per Diem Case Manager
Job Type: Direct Care Staff
Department: Residential
Position Reports to: Program Coordinator
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Covenant House Florida reserves the right to unilaterally modify, remove, or add to any of the following:
Due to licensing requirements, Covenant House Florida applicants will not be permitted to begin employment service until they have been cleared by a Florida and national criminal background search. Please see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. This site was implemented under the directive of HB 531 (2025). As part of these requirements, each specified agency must include a clear and conspicuous link to the webpage on its website and provide the link in all job vacancy advertisements and posts by the qualified entity.
All applicants for employment will be responsible for the cost associated with instituting background checks and will be eligible for reimbursement after 90 days of service.
Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle at Covenant House Florida. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital/parental status, political affiliation, citizenship, disability, genetic information, veteran/ military status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: | Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, or social work preferred. |
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EXPERIENCE: | Minimum of two years of work history required. Two years of experience working with at risk youth preferred.
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SCHEDULE:
| Must be available on Saturdays from 6p-11pm. This is an on-Call position and used on an as-needed basis. There is no guaranteed number of hours or regular work times established. Per Diem employees may not work more than 29 hours per week. |
SKILLS: | Must be a self-starter and team player with the ability to work well with others. Must have demonstrated ability to maintain order and exercise appropriate judgement in crisis situations including the physical ability to intervene in critical or emergency situations. Excellent communication skills as demonstrated by concise, timely and professional correspondence, both written and verbal. Demonstrated understanding of conflict resolution skills and sensitivity to culturally diverse populations and computer literacy is required.
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TRANSPORTATION: | Must have a valid FL driver’s license and good driving record. May need to transport clients/staff if required using agency transportation.
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WORKING CONDITIONS: | The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently move about both indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Must be able to lift, carry or push up to 20lbs. on occasion, bend, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Some weekend/holiday work may be required. |
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SUPERVISORY DUTIES: | This position does not perform supervisory duties. |
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EQUIPMENT USED: | Must be able to utilize basic word processing, email, and internet programs. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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Providing essential services to youth under 24 experiencing homelessness in Florida.
Covenant House Florida serves runaway, homeless, trafficked, and at-risk youth under 24 including parenting teens and their children Each year, we reach hundreds of kids in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando via street outreach, crisis shelters, transitional housing projects, and aftercare, making Covenant House Florida one of the largest private agencies serving runaway and homeless youth in the state of Florida. CHF Newsletter Sign Up: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/exDmRxO/covconnection Career Opportunities: www.covenanthousefl.org/careers In Fort Lauderdale, call 954-561-6551. In Orlando, call 407-482-0404.
Offices: Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, US · 5931 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, Florida 32807, US
Providing essential services to youth under 24 experiencing homelessness in Florida.
Covenant House Florida serves runaway, homeless, trafficked, and at-risk youth under 24 including parenting teens and their children Each year, we reach hundreds of kids in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando via street outreach, crisis shelters, transitional housing projects, and aftercare, making Covenant House Florida one of the largest private agencies serving runaway and homeless youth in the state of Florida. CHF Newsletter Sign Up: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/exDmRxO/covconnection Career Opportunities: www.covenanthousefl.org/careers In Fort Lauderdale, call 954-561-6551. In Orlando, call 407-482-0404.
Offices: Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, US · 5931 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, Florida 32807, US
