Foster Care Case Manager: Child & Family Support

Houston Strong; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Strong is seeking a Case Manager to support children in foster care by providing comprehensive, T3C-aligned case management, safety oversight, educational support, and permanency planning. You will work with foster families to implement service plans and monitor wellbeing through regular contact and home visits, ensuring DFPS and contract standards are met.

You will collaborate with clinicians, CPMS, and school staff to coordinate services, attend meetings, and maintain thorough

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field required; related experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for case notes and reports.
• Ability to develop trust with foster families and children using trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services to children in care and assist staff with regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate placement of children into verified foster homes.
• Develop admission assessments, service plans, and reviews; participate in discharge planning.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Crisis intervention

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

ExtendedReach MIS

Job description

Houston Strong is seeking a Case Manager to support children in foster care by providing comprehensive, T3C-aligned case management, safety oversight, educational support, and permanency planning. You will work with foster families to implement service plans and monitor wellbeing through regular contact and home visits, ensuring DFPS and contract standards are met.

You will collaborate with clinicians, CPMS, and school staff to coordinate services, attend meetings, and maintain thorough