Case Manager

2INgage; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal leave

Paid holidays

Longevity bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

TFI Family Services in Gardner, KS is seeking a Permanency Case Manager to support children in DCF custody. You will provide case management, advocacy, and collaboration with families, schools, courts, and community agencies to achieve safe, stable, and permanent family connections.

A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field is required. You will manage a caseload, assess safety and needs, develop and implement permanency plans, conduct home visits, and participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
• Experience in child welfare or family services preferred.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children in DCF custody.
• Assess child safety, family strengths and needs, placement resources, and permanency options.
• Develop and implement permanency plans focused on reunification, adoption, guardianship, or independent living.
• Conduct home visits, family assessments, and case planning conferences.
• Support foster parents, kinship caregivers, and adoptive families in providing safe and nurturing homes.
• Coordinate services with schools, courts, community providers, and public and private agencies.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support as needed.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Collaboration

Home visits

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Description

(Includes wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)

About The Role

Join our Permanency team as a Permanency Case Manager and help children in DCF custody achieve safe, stable, and permanent family connections. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide case management, advocacy, and support services while partnering with children, families, caregivers, community agencies, and the court system to create positive outcomes.

If you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type

Full-time

Average Hourly Rate

$24.43

What You’ll Be Doing

Every day brings a new opportunity to change lives. You will:

• Manage a caseload of children in DCF custody.
• Assess child safety, family strengths and needs, placement resources, and permanency options.
• Develop and implement permanency plans focused on reunification, adoption, guardianship, or independent living.
• Conduct home visits, family assessments, and case planning conferences.
• Support foster parents, kinship caregivers, and adoptive families in providing safe and nurturing homes.
• Coordinate services with schools, courts, community providers, and public and private agencies.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field.

Perks & Benefits

We take care of our team because they take care of children and families. Benefits include:

• 20 days of personal leave during your first year
• 12 paid holidays
• Longevity bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits

TFI Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Predictive Index assessments assist hiring managers determine if a candidate may be a good match for the position.

The PI assessment takes 5-7 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers.

Salary Description

Average Hourly Rate: $24.43