Foster Care Case Management Specialist MO

Cornerstones of Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Pet Insurance

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Cornerstones of Care is seeking a Foster Care Case Management Specialist to join our team in Missouri. You will exercise discretion and independent judgment in managing services for children on their caseload, aiming for safety and permanency, coordinating activities within the Family Support Team, and moving children toward a permanent home.

As a MO Foster Care team member, you will work with 7 other team members and report to our Manager of Foster Care Case Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice or related human services field is required.
• Master's degree and case management experience preferred.
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide services to children and families referred under the Foster Care Case Management Contract.
• Continually analyze and assess each family and child situation to develop recommendations for support services and resources.
• Facilitate service planning with the child, family, and Family Support Team (FST) per policy.
• Coordinate supportive services to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
• Assist the family in cultivating natural and informal supports to achieve safety and permanency.

Skills

Case management

Child welfare knowledge

Analytical assessment

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice or related field

Master's degree in social work or related field with case management experience

Job description

We are seeking a Foster Care Case Management Specialist to join our team.

Starting Salary: $46,000 - $50,000 (Salary)

We are seeking a Foster Care Case Management Specialist to join our team. Your role will exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions on the overall management and delivery of services to children on their caseload, aimed at achieving safety and permanency. You will coordinate and facilitate activities within the Family Support Team context, working towards moving the child to a permanent home. You will serve as the legal guardian of the children on their caseload, making decisions and recommendations‑occasionally on an emergency basis‑to ensure the safety and welfare of those children. As a member of the MO Foster Care team, you will work with 7 other team members and report to our Manager of Foster Care Case Management.

What you will do

• Manage and provide services to children and families who have been referred under the Foster Care Case Management Contract.
• Continually analyze and assess each family and child situation on an individual basis, using advanced knowledge in the area of child welfare to develop recommendations regarding support services and resources that each child and family may need, such as educational plans, medical, psychiatric, and psychological assessments, therapy, independent living skills, etc.
• Facilitate service planning with the child, family, and other Family Support Team (FST) members in accordance with Cornerstones of Care, MACF & CD policy.
• Coordinate any supportive services and resources that children under case management services may need to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
• Assist the family in cultivating natural and informal family and community supports which can help the family to achieve safety and permanency for children.

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice or other human services related field is required.
• Master's degree in social work or other human services related field and case management experience are preferred.
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening.
• A valid driver's license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.

Our Benefits

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for:
  • Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
  • Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
  • Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
  • Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.

Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer