Foster Care Case Manager

About the role

Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit service organization dedicated to building brighter futures for individuals and families through prevention, education, and treatment services. We are proud to have been named a Top Workplace for over ten years and offer a range of benefits designed to support our staff.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the intake, placement, and replacement of children referred by MDHHS.
• Create, implement, and document behavioral goals and objectives based on the Parent Agency Agreement.
• Maintain records of progress towards behavioral goals and objectives.
• Manage a caseload of 13:1 children, attending case review meetings and staff meetings.
• Coordinate referrals for family and individual counseling, consult with other community services, and make appropriate referrals.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management services, and facilitate aftercare services.
• Explore and promote alternative placements for children, ensuring the least restrictive environment and best interest for each child.
• Participate in outreach and recruitment efforts, representing the agency positively.
• Incorporate principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all work processes and job functions.

Requirements

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Demonstrated competence in issues of separation and loss within the foster care population.
• Completion of Child Welfare Training Institute (CWTI) training.
• Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate agency and program needs.
• Sensitivity to the diversity of the agency’s service population, including differences in culture, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

Qualifications

• Special abilities and skills necessary to perform the required tasks, which may include but are not limited to:
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of foster care regulations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Skills

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various community services and agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA options.
• Roth IRA matching.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Paid time off benefits, including generous vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement days.
• Twelve (12) paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice!
• Annual pay increases, as approved.
• Employee assistance program for you and immediate family.
• Network of support for your health & well-being.
• Verizon cellular plan discount.
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
• Loan forgiveness programs.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate the needs of the agency and the program.