Case Coordinator
Job Location:
Bartow, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Serving Polk & Highlands Counties Greater Lakeland Area
Every child deserves a voice. Every family deserves support.
At Childrens Home Society of Florida (CHS) were looking for a passionate skilled professional to join our Child Protection Team (CPT) as a Case Coordinator. In this role youll help protect vulnerable children uncover critical information through forensic interviews and connect families with the services they need to heal grow and thrive.
This is more than a job. Its an opportunity to be part of an organization that has been strengthening Floridas children and families for more than 120 years.
- Make a Real Impact Your work directly helps protect children from abuse and neglect while supporting families during some of their most challenging moments.
- Meaningful Mission-Driven Career Join an organization whose purpose is rooted in hope healing and strengthening communities across Florida.
- Professional Growth & Development Advance your expertise through specialized training ongoing learning opportunities and career development pathways.
- Collaborative Team Environment Work alongside dedicated child welfare behavioral health medical legal and community professionals committed to making a difference.
- Comprehensive Benefits Enjoy a competitive benefits package with generous PTO paid holidays health benefits retirement options and more.
As a CPT Case Coordinator youll play a vital role in ensuring children receive the protection and support they need. Responsibilities include:
- Conduct forensic interviews and psychosocial assessments involving allegations of child abuse and neglect.
- Gather family history and assess risks strengths and service needs.
- Help determine appropriate interventions and coordinate critical CPT services.
- Work closely with law enforcement medical professionals mental health providers and child welfare agencies.
- Participate in multidisciplinary staffing meetings to ensure coordinated care and informed decision-making.
- Prepare professional reports and documentation that support investigations and service planning.
- Provide court testimony and depositions when needed.
- Educate community partners on child abuse prevention identification and intervention.
- Support children and families through sensitive and often complex situations.
- Maintain high-quality records and ensure compliance with professional contractual and CHS standards.
- Is passionate about protecting children and supporting families
- Can build trust and rapport with children from diverse backgrounds
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to help others
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgment professionalism and compassion
- Works independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Values integrity empathy accountability and excellence
- Bachelors degree in a Human Services-related field from an accredited university (required)
- Three years of post-bachelors experience required
- Minimum of one year working with abused and neglected children required
- Valid Florida Drivers License within 30 days of hire
- Reliable insured vehicle with ability to travel throughout the service area
Every forensic interview conducted. Every family connected to support. Every child who finds safety because of your work.
Thats the impact youll have as a Child Protection Team Case Coordinator at CHS.
Ready to use your skills to protect children and strengthen families Apply today and help us create brighter futures across Polk and Highlands Counties.
All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information visit
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
At Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), our mission has grown into a bold, statewide movement to address the root causes preventing children from reaching their full potential. Our Community Impact Model offers a cradle-to-career approach that brings education, healthcare, family ... View more
