Case Manager - Kinship Wraparound (4853)

Center for Family Services; Atlantic (IA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

401k Plan

Medical insurance options

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

A community-focused service organization is seeking a flexible and outgoing Case Manager for their Kinship Wraparound Program. This role involves case management services including home visits, client assessments, and community referrals. The ideal candidate has an Associate's Degree with two years of experience and strong communication and case management skills. Benefits include excellent PTO, a 401k plan, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in direct service.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Sensitivity in multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide home visits to Kinship Care families.
• Assist caregivers with legal guardianship applications.
• Conduct assessments and home studies.

Skills

Strong interviewing skills

Assessment skills

Case management skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Location: Atlantic County, NJ; Serves the seven southern counties.

Job Type/Status: Full Time

Salary: $19.87 per hour

Position Summary

Center For Family Services is seeking a motivated, flexible, outgoing Case Manager for the Kinship Wraparound Program. The Case Manager is responsible for case management services for the Kinship program including, but not limited to: strong child/home assessment skills, investigating, verifying & documenting information gathered from home visits; keeping accurate records; providing home visits to all referred Kinship Care families; preparing reports; making appropriate referrals to community services; maintaining strong working relationship with the court system, DCP&P and other community partners by acting as an inter‑agency and community liaison. Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Regard all information about clients as confidential
• Provide home visits to all referred Kinship Care families, maintaining respect for clients at all times
• Provide direct service in assisting eligible kinship caregivers with application for legal guardianship and eligibility for the Kinship Care Subsidy Program
• Complete and submit court assessment(s) to the appropriate Superior Court, Family Part
• Secure proper documentation to verify relationship, residence, age, and income
• Complete a home study, to include but not limited to: an interview with the caregiver, and all adult members of the household; a tour of the caregiver's home, (including the outside grounds); and, an observation and interview with the relative children
• Arrange for criminal history, domestic violence, and child abuse record background checks of all adults living in the caregiver's home
• Prepare written reports to the State documenting findings from the investigation
• Provide case management including problem‑solving, consultation, interviewing, coordination of services, appropriate community referral when indicated, advocacy and detailed record keeping of client progress, and preparing reports related to the provision of service
• Promote and recruit families to program
• To maintain records on all families referred

Requirements

• Associate's Degree with two (2) years experience; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Successful experience working with individuals, groups, and families in a direct service situation
• Strong interviewing, assessment, and case management skills
• General knowledge of the resources available in the communities served by this program
• Ability to make independent decisions with guidance and supervision
• Possess successful experience providing direct services to adolescents
• Exhibit sensitivity in a multicultural work setting and an understanding in human relations
• Must have strong communication, writing, organization, and computer skills
• Current driver's license & good driving record of 3 years
• Vehicle with current insurance and registration

Benefits

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.