Foster Care and Adoption- Post-Permanency Case Manager

Children and Families First Delaware Inc; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education benefits

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Children and Families First Delaware Inc. seeks a Post-Permanency Case Manager in Wilmington, DE. The role provides comprehensive case management, advocacy, and supportive services to birth families, resource parents, and youth connected through foster care, adoption, or guardianship.

It includes direct youth mentorship, family support, and training facilitation. The position is full-time with benefits; strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field required.
• Experience in foster care, adoption, or human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, planning, counseling, referrals and advocacy for families and youth.
• Help families access school systems, medical providers and community resources.
• Lead youth meetings and mentorship through MYLIFE services.
• Build and maintain professional relationships within the agency and community.
• Coordinate group facilitation and training for foster and adoptive parents.
• Ensure case documentation meets agency and state requirements and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and high productivity standards.

Skills

Cultural responsiveness

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Transportation access

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Human Services

Job description

Description

The Post-Permanency Case Manager provides comprehensive case management, advocacy, and supportive services to birth families, resource parents, and youth who have connected through foster care, adoption, or guardianship. This role involves direct youth mentorship, family support, training facilitation, and legal documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Case Management & Family Support

• Offer assessment, planning, counseling/therapy, referrals, and advocacy.
• Help families access and navigate school systems, medical providers, and community resources.
• Lead individual meetings with youth through the MYLIFE service to help them process their foster care and adoption journeys.
• Build and maintain professional relationships within the agency and the broader community.

Group Facilitation & Training

• Run support groups for children and parents.
• Plan, design, and present educational programs and training sessions for foster and adoptive parents.

Legal & Administrative Compliance

• Maintain timely records and documentation matching agency, state accreditation, and policy requirements.
• Complete necessary court updates and official court reports.
• Present professional testimony at court hearings when required.
• Participate regularly in peer reviews, individual supervision, and clinical consultations.
• Maintain strict agency standards for confidentiality, quality, and productivity.

Position Requirements & Schedule

• Based in Wilmington, DE, with statewide travel required as needed.
• Must be available to work after 5:00 PM at least two days per week to meet with youth and families.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field (Required).
• Previous experience in the foster care, adoption, or human services field (Preferred).

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to respond appropriately to diverse cultural populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational abilities.
• Strong engagement and relationship-building capabilities.
• Must possess a valid driver's license meeting agency insurance standards and have access to reliable transportation.

Full-time, with benefits

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401 (k) plan with matching
• Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Education and Training Benefits, such as tuition assistance, clinical licensure assistance
• Perk's Plus, Employee Wellness Benefits
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Pay

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