Case Planner Foster Care

Principle Responsibilities

• Investigates cases referred to the agency to determine need and proper method of care
• Interviews the individual, the family, community and governmental agency personnel, and any other resource person who might provide information necessary for a proper psycho-social diagnostic evaluation and the preparation of a treatment plan
• Works with other divisions of the agency to evaluate the progress of cases and to carry out the treatment plan
• Works with public welfare agencies; the courts, and others to assist individuals with financial, legal, medical, and personal problems
• Attends periodic staff conferences; confers with supervisors weekly and as needed
• Prepares dictation, reports, and correspondence on assigned cases and maintains records of the status of each case through established channels
• Responds to case emergencies after hours or on weekends

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of social casework
• Good knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the care and treatment of children
• Experience related to services to families and children, preferably medical or child welfare related
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively provide direction and counseling to clients and maintain all required documentation
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, relatives, and other individuals and to obtain and verify information needed through interviews and investigation
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive case records and to reach logical conclusions based on pertinent regulations and information