Office and Case Manager Liaison
Kulima Care Family Services · Louisville, KY · 4 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide front-office support, including answering phones, greeting visitors, responding to inquiries, and directing communication to appropriate staff.
- Maintain organized filing systems (digital and physical) for all case records, documents, and agency forms.
- Aid in scheduling appointments, staffing meetings, team meetings, and home visits.
- Track deadlines for reports, compliance documentation, and paperwork required from case managers and foster parents.
- Prepare copies, packets, and documents for meetings, client intakes, and agency trainings.
- Maintain office equipment, supplies, and inventory.
Case Management Liaison Duties
- Serve as the communication bridge between case managers, foster homes, the state Cabinet, clinicians, schools, and community partners.
- Assist case managers by gathering needed documentation, confirming appointments, and following up on client needs.
- Help ensure that all case files meet agency, state, and regulatory standards.
- Support the coordination of placements, respite care, transportation scheduling, and intake processes as directed by case managers and leadership.
- Document communication, incidents, updates, and follow-ups in the agency system.
- Communicate reminders to foster parents regarding appointments, home visits, required trainings, and due dates.
- Aid in onboarding and orientation for new foster parents and support them in understanding agency expectations.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree in social services, administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Previous experience in child welfare, foster care, social services, or office management is strongly preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities are necessary.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality at all times is crucial.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, emotionally sensitive environment is important.
- Competence in scheduling, documentation, and basic computer applications (Microsoft Office, email, digital filing) is required.
- Compassion, professionalism, and the ability to communicate with diverse families and professionals are key attributes.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday. Occasional after-hours on-call support as needed.