Foster Care Case Manager

Northeast Center for Youth and Families; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Signing bonus

Job summary

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) has a full-time opening for a Foster Care Case Manager in the Easthampton area office to provide intensive case management to youths.

Responsibilities include communication with clients and collateral partners (schools, therapists, foster homes), setting limits, developing interventions, and aligning goals with guardians and providers. On-call coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the human service or behavioral science field.
• LSW, LSWA, or license-eligible.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care.
• Approved CORI & DCF background checks (preformed by the EEC).
• Approved driving background check.
• Valid driver's license.
• Auto Insurance: coverage limits as described must be provided before employment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and build relationships with clients and collateral partners (schools, funding partners, therapists, agencies, foster homes, etc.).
• Set limits for youth and develop interventions and goals in conjunction with guardians and providers.
• Coordinate with schools, funding partners, therapists, agencies, and foster homes.
• Participate in on-call services as needed.
• Provide weekly supervision to case managers and resource specialists in the front lines.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in the human service or behavioral science field

LSW, LSWA, or license-eligible

Tools

CORI & DCF background checks preformed by the EEC

Driving background check

Job description

Who is NCYF?

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton main office.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Signing bonus

Who is NCYF?

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton main office.

Foster Care Case Manager, $24.00 per hour

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. has a full-time opening for a Foster Care Case Manager for our Easthampton area office to provide intensive case management to youths. Some duties will include communication and relationship building with client and all collateral partners connected with each client (schools, funding partners, therapists, agencies, foster homes, etc), setting limits for youth, development of interventions, and setting goals toward individual successes in conjunction with client’s guardians, therapist and other providers. Must participate in on-call services as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in the human service or behavioral science field
• LSW, LSWA, or license-eligible
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care
• Approved CORI & DCF background checks (preformed by the EEC)
• Approved driving background check
• Valid driver's license
• Auto Insurance: It is NCYF's policy for our Foster Care Case Managers to have at minimum: Optional Bodily Injury to Others (coverage part 5 on a Mass Auto policy) limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident, and Damage to Someone Else's Property (part 4) limits of at least $100,000 on the personal vehicle(s) used to transport clients. Proof of said coverage must be provided to NCYF prior to beginning employment.

At Northeast Center for Youth & Families, you can:

• Work with a diverse and passionate team
• Make an impact on many children’s and families lives
• Play an essential role in ensuring that our foster homes are meeting quality standards
• Assist in opening new homes which provide a safe space for DCF and DYS involved children
• Provide weekly supervision to case managers and resource specialists in the front lines

*Sign-On Bonus of $5000! $2500 paid after 6 consecutive months of active employment and $2500 after 12 consecutive months of active employment. Certain retention timeframes do apply.

NCYF provides paid training for all employees. We offer competitive wages, a dynamic work environment & the following benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance; Disability; Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement; Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time; Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Member Discounts.

AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our organization!