Case Manager - Therapeutic Foster Care - Memphis, TN

Meritan, Inc.; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Teladoc access

403(b) retirement savings with company

Longevity bonus

Referral bonuses

Holidays (10)

Sick days (12)

Vacation days (15)

Volunteer leave (8 hours)

Bereavement leave (3 days)

Phone stipend

Group life insurance, LTD/STD

Infant-at-Work/Child Care Stipend

Employee discounts via Vizient

Emergency assistance

Educational incentive bonus

Remote work environment

Travel reimbursement

On-call pay

Salary increases commensurate with经验

Job summary

Meritan, Inc. in Tennessee seeks a compassionate Case Manager to support foster families and children in the state foster care system. You will advocate for the child, assess health and social needs initially and on an ongoing basis, and connect families to a network of community resources.

The role emphasizes flexibility, smaller caseloads, and meaningful community partnerships across Tennessee and Georgia, with full-time employment and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a behavioral or social sciences field or related area.
• Experience supporting foster families and children in care settings preferred.
• Strong assessment and linkage skills to connect families with community resources.

Responsibilities

• Support foster families and children with emotional, behavioral, and medical needs.
• Advocate for children and assess health and social needs on a regular basis.
• Link families to a variety of agencies and services.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Community partnerships

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences, social work, psychology, childhood education, or related field

Job description

Meritan, 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 insurancesWithin 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 bonusReferral bonuses10 paid holidays per year12 sick days per year with rollover15 vacation days per year (increases with longevity)8 hours volunteer leave per year3 days bereavement leave per yearCellular phone stipendCompany-sponsored group life insurance, LTD/STDInfant-at-Work Program/Child Care StipendEmployee discounts on shopping, entertainment, travel, and wellness through Vizient Member Perks ProgramEmployee Emergency AssistanceEducational Incentive Bonus for completion of certificates and degreesRemote work environmentTravel reimbursementOn-call payAutomatic salary increases commensurate with experienceWHY YOU SHOULD BECOME A MERITAN TEAM MEMBER:To be apart of a results-driven teamTo have flexibility and autonomy to balance your work and lifeTo make a difference in a vulnerable children’s livesTo 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.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.