Case manager, foster care

Centerstone; Old Hickory (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

HSA/FSA

401k with company match

Paid time off & holidays

AD&D & Life Insurance

EAP & professional development

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Centerstone seeks a Foster Care Case Manager to safeguard the welfare of foster children and coordinate services across families, schools and community providers. The role requires in-home visits, documentation in Centerstone EMR, and active liaison with DCS and foster families.

Mileage is reimbursed, and pay ranges from $16.50 to $23.10 per hour with full-time hours. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health-related field and at least one year of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice or related behavioral health field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with children, youth and families required.

Responsibilities

• Provides safety, permanency and well-being for foster care clients and acts as primary liaison between Centerstone, DCS, foster families, biological families, schools and services.
• Conducts in-home visits and links clients/families to community resources; ensures follow-up on EPSDT and Dental requirements.
• Completes MAR in foster home and meets all EMR and DCS documentation requirements within specified timelines.
• Coordinates case management services with school personnel; arranges and supervises visits; assists foster parents with transportation as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong writing

Trauma-informed care

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well‑established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings.

JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides for the safety, permanency and well‑being of foster care clients, serving as the primary link between Centerstone, DCS, foster families, biological families, schools, and services needed. Conducts in‑home visits and manages issues and concerns of foster children/families, provides linkage and referral to other services and supports to enhance family functioning. Compensation for this role is between $17.00-$18.77/hr. Mileage is also reimbursed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learns and applies Centerstone and DCS Policies and Procedures.
• Attends and participates in CFTM’s.
• Links clients/families to community resources.
• Assists families with medication issues when necessary.
• Helps achieve all EPSDT and Dental requirements, including all necessary follow‑up.
• Signs off on MAR in the foster home.
• Completes all TFACTS and Centerstone EMR requirements on time.
• Completes all required face‑to‑face visits per DCS policy.
• Performs documentation within 48 hours of contact.
• Develops plan of care within 30 days of admission and every 90 days thereafter, complete with goals, objectives, interventions.
• Uses behavior management and crisis management skills when needed.
• Coordinates case management services with school personnel.
• Coordinates, transports and supervises visitation as agreed upon in the CFTM.
• Assists foster parent/s with transportation when needed.
• Attends court as required.
• Coordinates community service projects when necessary.
• Completes required training and continuing education.
• Completes timesheets in a timely manner.
• Participates in all staff supervision activities.
• Participates in 24/7 on‑call coverage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills
• Strong writing skills
• Willingness to learn about and provide trauma‑informed care required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or other behavioral health care field preferred.
• Years of Experience: One year minimum experience with children, youth and families required.
• Certification/Licensure: N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing – 10%
• Sitting – 70%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – 20%
• Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

TIME TYPE AND PAY RANGE

Full time

Pay Range: $16.50--$23.10

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

DEFINING OUR COMPETITIVE EDGE

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

OUR COMMITMENT AND SERVICES

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role‑models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety. Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.