Foster Care Case Manager — Build Permanency & Safety

Cornerstones of Care; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401K match

Tuition assistance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cornerstones of Care is seeking a Foster Care Case Management Specialist KS to join our team. You will use advanced knowledge in child welfare to manage and deliver services to children on your caseload, serving as legal guardian and making decisions to ensure safety and well‑being.

Starting salary is $46,000–$50,000 with a $2,000 bonus ($1,000 sign‑on paid on your first paycheck and the $1,000 retention bonus paid after 12 months of service).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required.
• Master's degree in social work or related field is 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide services to children and families referred under the Foster Care Case Management Contract.
• Engage in family finding to identify and pursue relative/kinship placement options for children in care.
• Utilize a broad range of recruitment strategies to recruit families and prospective homes to meet permanency needs.
• Analyze and assess each family and child on an individual basis to develop recommendations for supportive services and resources.
• Facilitate service planning with the child, family, and treatment team members per Cornerstones of Care and DCF policy.
• Work with children/families and treatment team members to obtain permanency, reunification, adoption, or guardianship.

Skills

Case management

Family finding

Recruitment strategies

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Cornerstones of Care is seeking a Foster Care Case Management Specialist KS to join our team. You will use advanced knowledge in child welfare to manage and deliver services to children on your caseload, serving as legal guardian and making decisions to ensure safety and well‑being.

Starting salary is $46,000–$50,000 with a $2,000 bonus ($1,000 sign‑on paid on your first paycheck and the $1,000 retention bonus paid after 12 months of service).