Foster Care Case Manager

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of the Program Manager.
• Delivers case management services, individual and family counseling, and supervises foster families.
• Develops individual treatment plans for troubled children and their families.
• Maintains weekly contact with foster families, children, and bio-families, monitoring progress.
• Aids in training, home studies, and evaluations of foster parents.
• Measures social and emotional progress using standardized tools and prepares written treatment plans and progress reports.
• Plays a key role in decision-making regarding the placement and treatment of neglected, abused, disturbed, and medically complex children.
• Provides independent living training and monthly ILP progress reports for assigned clients.
• Supports reunification efforts with biological families when required by treatment plan.
• Coordinates visitation between children and biological parents, siblings, and relatives.
• Attends court hearings and review hearings, staff meetings, and treatment planning meetings as required.
• Completes interviews, training, and home studies on prospective foster parents as needed.
• Attends conferences and seminars for annual training requirements.
• Conducts/participates in two or more foster parent support group meetings each year.
• Maintains flexible working hours and works weekends or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or related human services field.
• Two years’ experience working with children and families.
• Five years’ experience with a placing agency working with troubled children and families may be considered in lieu of a graduate degree.