Case Manager

United Against Human Trafficking; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United Against Human Trafficking in Houston, TX seeks a Case Manager to provide comprehensive case management for children and birth parents on an assigned caseload.

The role includes supervising foster home placements, developing Plans of Service, coordinating intake and discharge activities, and liaising with DFPS caseworkers and healthcare professionals to respond effectively to crises.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years in child welfare or related field.
• Ability to supervise foster placements and maintain caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Case manage children in care and supervise foster home placements.
• Develop a Plan of Service and ensure service delivery.
• Conduct intake, placement, and discharge activities.
• Liaise with DFPS caseworkers, attorneys, Child Advocates, and health care professionals.
• Obtain legal documents for children in care.

Skills

Case management

Interagency coordination

Child welfare experience

Crisis response

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Case Manager provides case management to children and birth parents on their assigned caseload.This includes supervising the child’s foster home placement to ensure compliance; developing Plan of Service and ensuring service delivery; conducting intake, placement, and discharge activities; liaising with other professionals; and responding to crises.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Required Experience: 2 years in child welfare or a related field

Job Duties/Essential Functions

Case Management for Children in Care

• Maintain a maximum caseload of 20 children
• Supervise the child’s placement in the foster home which includes conducting monthly home visits, in office visits, and telephone contact.
• Assess and document child’s adjustment to the home; child’s medical, developmental, and behavioral needs and family’s ability to meet them; and child’s permanency plan and steps to achieve permanence
• Ensure that foster home meets standards set by Licensing, DFPS, and Casa de Esperanza
• Develop a Plan of Service for every child on caseload and provide Foster Parent guidance and service recommendations
• Schedule, supervise, transport to, and document family visitation
• Liaise with others involved in the child’s case including DFPS caseworkers, attorneys, Child Advocates, and health care professionals
• Obtain legal documentation (such as birth certificates) for children in care

Intakes, Placement, & Discharge

• Complete paperwork upon admission, change of placement, and discharge from Casa’s program

Cross-System Coordination

• Obtain records for medical, educational, and developmental services child received prior to entering into foster care
• Liaise with caregivers and Health Care Professionals to ensure that referrals for services such as specialists and therapies are processed and that services begin as recommended

Case Management for Birth Parents of Children in Care Placed Voluntarily

• Develop a Plan of Service for every parent on caseload (including non-placing parent) and provide direct referral to recommended services
• Locate non-placing parent and clarify parental relationships
• Assist birth parents in times of crisis/distress through referral and liaising with other agencies