Case Manager

Meritan; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

403(b) retirement savings

Longevity bonus

Referral bonuses

Holidays

Sick days rollover

Vacation days

On-call pay

Travel reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Meritan is seeking a compassionate Case Manager to join its Specialized Foster Care team in Memphis, TN. The role focuses on advocating for children, assessing health and social needs, and coordinating linkages to community agencies.

You will work with foster families and children statewide, helping to ensure timely support and appropriate services. The position offers a full-time schedule with opportunities to engage with community partners, build meaningful connections, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences, social work, psychology, childhood education, special education, guidance counseling, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the child and assess health and social needs on initial and continuing basis.
• Link foster families and children to a variety of agencies for services.
• Support and coordinate services within the state foster care system to facilitate placements and adoptions when appropriate.

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences

Job description

# Case ManagerMeritan Memphis - Memphis, TN 38103## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel PercentageRoad WarriorCategoryNonprofit - Social Services## DescriptionMeritan, Inc., a Tennessee-based health, human, and social services nonprofit, is seeking a compassionate candidate to join its Specialized Foster Care team as a Case Manager. If you are seeking flexibility with your schedule, a smaller caseload, and the ability to build meaningful connections with community partners, Meritan may be the perfect fit for you! This full-time position will support foster families and children experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or medical issues in the state foster care system by being the child's advocate, assessing health and social needs on an initial and continuing basis, and making linkages to a variety of agencies. The agency recruits and trains families for therapeutic support statewide as well as facilitates adoptions and home studies as appropriate.Meritan offers excellent benefits and perks, including but not limited to:* Voluntary health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances* Within the first month of hire, the agency provides 24/7 access to **FREE**, co-payless, basic medical and behavioral health benefits with U.S.- based, prescription-writing physicians to the employee and **all household members** through Teladoc.* 403(b) retirement savings plan with agency match.* Annual longevity bonus* Referral bonuses* 10 paid holidays per year* 12 sick days per year with rollover* 15 vacation days per year (increases with longevity)* 8 hours volunteer leave per year* 3 days bereavement leave per year* Cellular phone stipend* Company-sponsored group life insurance, LTD/STD* Infant-at-Work Program/Child Care Stipend* Employee discounts on shopping, entertainment, travel, and wellness through Vizient Member Perks Program* Employee Emergency Assistance* Educational Incentive Bonus for completion of certificates and degrees* Remote work environment* Travel reimbursement* On-call pay* Automatic salary increases commensurate with experience**WHY YOU SHOULD BECOME A MERITAN TEAM MEMBER:*** To be apart of a results-driven team* To have flexibility and autonomy to balance your work and life* To make a difference in a vulnerable children’s lives* To be a valued member of a recognized Top WorkplaceMeritan provides homes of refuge and healing to special needs foster children and in-home services to the elderly and disabled so that they may remain living independently in their own homes.Meritan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.## Qualifications* Positions in Georgia: Case Managers must have a Bachelor’s degree in an area of behavioral or social sciences, social work, psychology, childhood education, special education, guidance counseling, or related field.* Positions in Tennessee: Case Managers must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.