Foster Care Case Manager

About the role

Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Foster Care Case Managers support foster parents and children, providing case management services, attending court hearings, maintaining records, and coordinating care.

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
• Train, equip, and help connect foster parents to community resources to meet the child’s needs
• Coordinate 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
• Partner with the Licensing and Placement Specialist regarding foster parent complaints
• Keep abreast of community resources and refer foster families for support, as needed
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree 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
• Broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of human service as acquired through a Bachelor’s level degree
• Broad knowledge 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
• Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality
• Adheres to all agency and departmental safety procedures including reporting any unsafe practices, equipment and environment, and takes an active role in correcting the unsafe practice, equipment or environment through proper notification channels
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate 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
• Grossly generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO YourWay, 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

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of child welfare principles and social work best practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Grossly generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO YourWay, 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

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate the needs of the foster care population