Adoption Case Manager I - Child Welfare
Company: Kids Central
Location: Ocala
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Do you enjoy helping others?
Would you like a career that provides you an opportunity to help
families and to make a difference in the lives of children? Join us
in creating a brighter future for children and their families. At
Kids Central we believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe
and loving home that provides a path to a bright future. However
sometimes children, and their families, need additional support to
ensure their safety and well-being. That is where we step in. This
position is responsible for continuity of care, with the goal of
permanent adoptive placement for children through a case management
model that includes developing, expanding, accessing and linking
resources in the community to meet the needs of the child(ren)
throughout the child’s experience in the system, while documenting
progress. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides on-going case management
services until the adoption process is completed. Provide a variety
of adoption related services for all children awaiting adoption.
Coordinates child-specific recruitment plans with Adoption
Supervisor and Case Manager. Arranges match meetings involving
potential adoptive families and other parties involved in the care
of the child. Completes adoptive home studies and home study
updates for prospective adoptive families. Provides case management
services for children waiting for adoptive placement, consulting
with the Adoption Supervisor I/II as to specific requirements,
reporting and timelines. Authors child studies and, as directed,
home studies. Completes adoption-related paperwork for review by
Adoption Supervisor in a timely manner. Presents in court as
appropriate and required. Ensures all legal/judicial work is
prepared timely and in accordance with Florida Statue. This list of
functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Kids Central reserves
the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with
actual job requirements. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience
Master’s degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree in human services or
related field. If degree is in an unrelated field, must be eligible
for a waiver. Eligible college or university degrees must be
awarded by an institution accredited by an accreditation body
recognized by the Federal Department of Education and/or Council on
Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The college or university
must have been accredited at the time the degree was awarded.
Licensure/Certifications Child Welfare Certification preferred but
not required at time of hire. Must obtain and maintain
certification in good standings within one year of employment. Must
maintain a clear criminal background and driving record. Must
maintain and show proof of the appropriate automobile insurance
limits ($100,000/$300,000) per Florida Statutes. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
& ABILITIES Ability to work in a highly visible position and use
effective interpersonal communication skills to respond to children
and their families, and legal entities (i.e. judges, law
enforcement, CLS etc.). Ability to read, analyze, and interpret
professional journals, procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to document timely in a clear, concise manner. Must be able
to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of
instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables. Ability
to safely operate a motor vehicle. General office equipment such as
phone, copier, computer, etc. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Indoor, temperature controlled,
smoke-free environment. Outdoor exposure. Moderate noise level. The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Good visual acuity and ability to
communicate. Ability to lift, lower, push, pull and retrieve
objects weighing a minimum of 20 pounds. Reasonable assistance may
be requested when lifting, pushing and/or pulling which exceeds the
minimum requirements. Ability to withstand prolong standing and
walking. Also able to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel;
reach, stoop, bend, and/or kneel during an 8–12 hour day.
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE Our mission is, “Protecting Children,
Supporting Families, and Engaging Communities”. Kids Central, Inc.
is the lead Community Based Care agency for child welfare in
Circuit 5, which encompasses Marion, Lake, Hernando, Sumter, and
Citrus Counties. We maintain a system of care for children and
families that have experienced or are at-risk of experiencing child
abuse or neglect. Kids Central, Inc. does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual
orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, or veteran status as
those terms are defined under applicable law. Kids Central is a
Drug-Free Workplace, Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify
Employer. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Kids Central, Inc. provides a
comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental,
vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and a generous
paid time off allotment. Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
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