Foster Care Adoption Specialist

About the role

Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. As a Foster Care Adoption Case Manager, you'll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services to children in foster care;
• Attend and testify at court hearings, as necessary;
• Maintain effective contact with attorneys, therapists, CASA workers, and/or other providers;
• Maintain current and accurate client records, case files, record notes, and medical records;
• Comply with the reporting guidelines established by the organization, Department of Child Services (DCS), and the court, while submitting all required reports in a timely manner;
• Provide services that empower clients and adhere to the organization’s standards of ethical practice;
• Cookordinate and facilitate the completion of the treatment plan, and maintain contact with all providers to include attending child and family team meetings;
• Meet with foster parents at least monthly to assist with and ensure the appropriate care is given to foster children;
• Investigate child abuse and neglect in accordance with program expectations and guidelines;
• Recommend whether the parental rights should be terminated in a timely manner that ensure the safety of the child;
• Participate in on-call system and schedule, as necessary;
• Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis using child welfare principles and social work best practices;
• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, and to review case plan and direction;
• Possess the relevant experience and/or qualifications to work with these clients and clients with special needs; and, be properly trained and licensed, as necessary;
• Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route: TDap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route: TDap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood;
• Must pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, or related field of study from an accredited college;
• At least one (1) year of prior case management experience in child and family services;
• Hold or be willing to obtain state certifications as required by the program;
• Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of human services as acquired through a Bachelor’s level degree;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the effects that separation and loss, neglect, physical and sexual abuse has on a child;
• Knowledge of state, community and agency resources;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrate clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Exhibit integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care;
• Possess the relevant experience and/or qualifications to work with these clients and clients with special needs; and, be properly trained and licensed, as necessary;
• Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route: TDap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;

Qualifications

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul;
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities;
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility;
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify;
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program;
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance;