Foster Care Case Manager

Ennis Center For Children; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child welfare is seeking a dedicated Foster Care Case Manager to provide essential case management services. This role involves advocating for children and families, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining a positive working environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills and be driven to make a lasting impact in the lives of children in need. Join a passionate team committed to helping families achieve stability and permanency. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• Experience in a child placing agency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for children and families to achieve permanency.
• Ensure timely completion of reports and service contracts.
• Provide 24-hour crisis on-call availability.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

Flexible Spending Account

Health Saving Account

Job description

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category: Foster Care Case Manager

Description

Position: Foster Care Case Manager

Status: Salaried/Exempt

*Sign-on bonus offered to relevant/non-expired CWTI trained individuals.

This is a professional position that provides case management of assigned caseload working with assigned Agency consumers, their families, and the foster families. This position also provides instructive counseling activities, assisting with treatment goals, and placement planning and care in compliance with the requirements of applicable local, state, and federal regulatory and/or other accrediting agencies.

The Ennis Center for Children has been in operation since 1978 and has helped numerous children throughout the state of Michigan! Approximately 10,000 children in Michigan are involved in the child welfare system. Do you find yourself driven to help those children achieve lasting permanence? Are you an energetic and kind person, who wants to change the world one family at a time? The Ennis Center for Children is the place for you!

Qualifications (required at time of offer):

• Bachelor's degree in social work or other related field as required by the State's licensing guidelines.
• Experience in a child placing agency preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Satisfactory completion of all employment eligibility and Agency hiring requirements.

Responsibilities (illustrative and not intended as inclusive; specific responsibilities may vary):

The primary responsibility is to advocate for children and families with the goal of permanency (reunification, adoption, guardianship, permanent placement with a fit and willing relative, Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement) by maintaining cases in various counties within the Ennis Center service area.

• Ensures accurate, professional, and timely completion of all required reports, logs, notes, and other paperwork as required, including service contracts and treatment plans.
• Coordinates or provides timely services and casework needs to all assigned Agency consumers, families, and foster families as required by Program-specific procedures, applicable contract terms, and/or applicable local, state, and federal regulatory and/or other accrediting agencies.
• Monitors and provides necessary services to Agency consumers, families, and foster families. Coordinates treatment services with appropriate local, state, or federal agencies and/or community resources.
• Assisting with Foster Care responsibilities across all agency offices as needed. This includes carrying caseloads outside the employee's designated home office.
• Attends, conducts, or participates in all case conferences, hearings, assessments, home visits, etc. as required.
• Provides 24-hour crisis on call availability to clients and families on a rotating basis.
• Provide case management of initial placements through the intake process.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Provides other Agency-related duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities (required of all Agency employees):

• Promotes a positive working environment within the Agency.
• Maintains professional and respectful demeanor with Agency employees, consumers, visitors, and the public.
• Actively participates in training, staff meetings, and Agency activities as required.
• Participates in special projects or additional assignments as required.
• Complies with the Agency's Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
• Maintains as confidential all matters related to Agency affairs and refrains from internal and external discussions related to any employee, consumer, financial, or administrative issue except as required as part of job performance.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account option available
  • Health Saving Account option available
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Location: Pontiac

This position is currently accepting applications.