FOSTER CARE CASE MANAGER

BrightSpring Health Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Foster Care Case Manager to provide essential support and guidance to children in need of foster care. In this rewarding role, you will develop individualized treatment plans, maintain regular contact with foster families, and ensure the well-being of children throughout their placement. Your expertise in social work and strong communication skills will be vital in fostering relationships with families, agencies, and the court system. Join a passionate team committed to creating safe and nurturing environments for children and making a meaningful impact in their lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• Two years of experience working with children and families needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver case management services and individual family counseling.
• Prepare treatment plans and progress reports for children.
• Coordinate visits and training for foster families.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Creative Problem Solving

Independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Counseling

Bachelor's Degree in Sociology

Job description

Our Company

StepStone Family & Youth Services

Responsibilities

The Foster Care Case Manager works under the supervision of the Program Manager. They are responsible for the delivery of case management services, individual and family counseling, and training and supervision of foster families. The Foster Care Case Manager assists the Program Manager in developing individual treatment plans for troubled children and their families. They maintain weekly contact with the foster families, children, and bio-families and monitor the progress of the child and family throughout the placement. They assist with training, home studies, and evaluation of foster parents. The Foster Care Case Manager uses standardized tools to measure social and emotional progress and outcomes and prepares written treatment plans and progress reports.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIP: The Foster Care Case Manager makes decisions regarding the placement and treatment of neglected, abused, disturbed, and medically complex children. He or she will have good verbal and writing skills. They will be capable of working with children, parents, foster parents, client agencies, and the courts. The Foster Care Case Manager will be creative, pragmatic, assertive, and know when to act independently and when to seek the advice of others.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: The position includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Reviews referrals and matches children with appropriate foster families.
• Places children in state licensed or state certified foster homes.
• Obtains all state and agency required documentation for child in care.
• Provides weekly documented contact and bi-weekly visits to child and foster home.
• Visits each assigned child at least once each month away from the foster home.
• Prepares a treatment plan for the child within 21 days of placement and quarterly thereafter.
• Prepares monthly progress reports for assigned children.
• Provides Independent Living training and monthly ILP progress reports for assigned clients.
• Provides reunification services to the biological families when required by treatment plan.
• Coordinates visitation of children with biological parents, siblings, and relatives.
• Provides supervised visits with parents, siblings, and relatives when required by court.
• Acts as liaison person with placing agencies, schools, and other community agencies.
• Attends court hearings and review hearings.
• Attends staff meetings and treatment planning meetings as required.
• Completes interviews, training, and home studies on prospective foster parents as needed.
• Attends conferences and seminars as required for annual training requirement.
• Conducts/participates in two or more foster parent support group meetings each year.
• Maintains flexible working hours and works weekends or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

The Foster Care Case Manager has a bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or related human services field and two years’ experience working with children and families. A bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or related human services field and five years’ experience with a placing agency working with troubled children and families may be considered in lieu of a graduate degree.

About our Line of Business

StepStone Family and Youth Services provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care, and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management, life skills, and education. For more information visit www.stepstoneyouth.com.

Salary Range

USD $43,888.00 - $45,000.00 / Year