Case Manager - Therapeutic Foster Care

Woodfords Family Services; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

10 Holidays

Floating Holiday

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5%

Disability Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Verizon Discount

PSLF Program

Job summary

Woodfords Family Services in Maine seeks a Foster Care Case Manager to oversee foster families, coordinate treatment planning, and conduct assessments. The role includes bi-weekly home visits and ensuring regulatory compliance to support positive outcomes for children and families.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings and on-call responsibilities, offering a competitive benefits package and opportunities to impact youth in care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or eligible to become licensed.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in the field.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience working in the field of foster care/foster families.
• Possess a valid Driver's License and have use of a reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• The Foster Care Case Manager provides oversight and support to foster families while coordinating treatment planning, conducting comprehensive assessments, and completing bi‑weekly home visits.
• Case Managers play a key role in ensuring quality services, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting positive outcomes for children and families.

Skills

LSW eligibility

Foster care experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Woodfords’ Therapeutic Foster Care Program (TFC) provides treatment-level foster care for children and youth ages 3–21 with developmental and/or emotional disabilities who are unable to live with their biological families. With the support of trained foster parents and an interdisciplinary treatment team, children and teens receive guidance in navigating emotional, social, behavioral, and learning challenges—with the goal of family reunification and long-term life skill development.

The Foster Care Case Manager provides oversight and support to foster families while coordinating treatment planning, conducting comprehensive assessments, and completing bi‑weekly home visits. Case Managers play a key role in ensuring quality services, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting positive outcomes for children and families.

Opportunity Details

Full‑time, 40 hours per week

Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional evenings and on‑call responsibilities

$48,000–$53,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or must be eligible to become licensed. State of Maine licensure required.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in the field.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience working in the field of foster care/foster families.
• Possess a valid Driver's License and have use of a reliable, insured vehicle.

Benefits

In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture, Woodfords is proud to offer the following benefits package to full‑time employees:

• Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% Agency Match
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees

Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Who We Are

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the agency provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.

Travel Required

Yes.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.