Foster Care Case Manager

About the role

D.A. Blodgett - St. John's is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening children and families through a comprehensive continuum of care, including, but not limited to; counseling, family preservation, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment. Foster Care Case Managers play a critical role in supporting children and families within the child welfare system.

Responsibilities

• Monthly home visits with foster children
• Monthly visits with parents of foster children
• Timely report writing
• Court testimony
• Cooperate and assist other agency staff
• Coordinate and monitor community resources
• Attend agency and team meetings
• Develop and implement service plans
• Participate in required case-related activities
• Safely transport youth

Requirements

• Minimum educational requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a closely related Human Services field as approved by the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing (BCAL)
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and adequate insurance with a reliable vehicle always available
• Maintain a valid driver’s license to meet agency driving eligibility requirements, including an acceptable driving record

Qualifications

• Positive acceptance of supervision to learn and be trained in case management, assessment and treatment skills
• Commitment to providing excellent child welfare services
• Child welfare experience is a plus
• Experience or training in working with children or adults within individual and family counseling, interviewing, family assessment and crisis intervention
• Maintain a valid driver’s license to meet agency driving eligibility requirements, including an acceptable driving record

Skills

• Working under Pressure
• Planning and Organizing
• Detail Orientation
• Customer Service
• Adaptability

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$43,888-$48,000

Schedule

Full Time, Salaried, Exempt