Case Manager - Homes (Greater Atlanta Region)

WinShape Foundation Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WinShape Foundation Inc. seeks a dedicated advocate to support foster families and children across the Georgia child welfare system. The role centers on coordination with DFCS, Juvenile Court, and school staff, ensuring timely resources and documentation.

The position involves travel throughout the Northeast Greater Atlanta region, twice-monthly child visits, and on-call availability for emergencies. Strong communication, discretion, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Strong interpersonal communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and maintain records.

Aufgaben

• Serve as liaison between foster families and the child welfare system.
• Ensure resources and support are available for successful placements.
• Travel within the Northeast Greater Atlanta area to visit children and families, at least twice monthly.
• Upload documentation in GA-SHINES, GA-SCORE, and Extended Reach within required timeframes.
• Attend meetings and trainings with supervisors and state partners.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Multitasking

Travel coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Behavioral Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Scope of Position:Provide support and advocacy for foster families and the children in their careby being a liaison between the family and the State across all areas of the child welfare system, with primary responsibility for foster families located in theGreater Atlanta region.

Reports to:Supervisor, Case Managers - Homes

WinShape Foundation is aBiblically-basedChristian non-profit organization thatseeksto glorify God by creating transformational, Christ-centered experiences for people in every stage of life. We do this through five core ministries that each use scriptural truth to offer summer camp, foster care, team and leader development, college student discipleship, and marriage enrichment. To view our full Statement of Faith, clickhere.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between the foster family and the Child Welfare System communicating with and attending meetings with the Division of Family and Children Services Case Managers, Juvenile Court, Guardian Ad Litem, Court Appointed Special Advocates, School Administration, Therapists and other collateral contacts on behalf of the fosterfamily and the foster child


• Ensuresthat each foster family and foster child has the resources andsupportsthat they need to make the placement successful and beneficial for all involved, including being available to the foster family 24/7 for unexpected events or emergencies unless otherwise arranged


• Works primarily in theNortheast Greater Atlanta (Gwinnett/Hall County)areas and visits with each child a minimum of 2 times per month, one of which must be conducted in the foster home


• Uploads all required documentation in GA-SHINES, GA-SCORE, and Extended Reach within the time constraints laid out by both Sate and WinShape policyin order tomaintainlicensure and contracting requirements


• Keeps the foster family informed at all times of case plans, permanency plans, court hearings, panel reviews, and any other meetings associated with the child(ren) in care as well as continuing education requirements and upcomingtrainings


• Conducts the actual placement of a child(ren) into foster homes,within the assigned service region,including participating in rotating on-call night and weekend responsibilities, to ensure paperwork and procedure are completed properly


• Travelsthroughout thestate, with a focus on theNortheast Greater Atlanta (Gwinnett/HallCounty)areas,transporting children, attending meetings and court hearings, and completing visits with foster and biological families


• Attends all meetings and trainings required by theSupervisor, Case Managers - Homes, Director, WinShapeFoster Care- Homes, Senior Director,WinShape Homes,WinShape Foundation, and the State of Georgia


• Performs other duties as assigned bySupervisor, Case Managers – Homesor Director, WinShapeFoster Care

Qualifications

Spiritual:

• A self-professing Christ follower, actively involved in a Christian faith community andactivelypursuingChriston a consistent basis


• Commitment to discipleship, prayer, and Bible study


• Servant leadership as modeled by Jesus Christ

Education:

• PossessaBachelor’sdegree from an accredited college or universityin the area ofSocial Work, Psychology, orthe behavioralsciences

Professional:

• 2-4yearswork experience in a child welfare setting


• Ability to manage multiple tasks, complex problems, andprojects simultaneously


• Maintains full time hours and must be present in the Atlanta office when not conducting field work unless otherwise arranged with supervisor


• Must be able to reliably serve foster families in the Northeast Greater Atlanta region (Gwinnett and Hall Counties), including frequent local travel and in-person support


• Willing and able to work nights and weekends


• Exemplary planning and time management skills


• Possesses the ability to use discretion and confidentiality


• Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal and communication skills including telephone, email, written documentation, and face-to-face communication


• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)


• Possess a valid driver’s license andhas an acceptable driving record

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s orMaster’sDegreein Social Work


• Working knowledge ofGA SHINES, GA SCORE, andExtended Reach database systems


• NTDC TrainerCertification


• Livesinor willing to work in the Greater Atlantaarea