Foster Care Case Manager: Drive Permanency & Hope

Every Child; Union (MO); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Every Child's Hope in Union, MO, is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager to provide comprehensive case management for children in the foster and adoptive system. The role focuses on establishing permanency and coordinating services to support families and youth.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field, plus at least one year of experience in family/children services and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing family and children services.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive case management services to children and families within the foster and adoptive care system.
• Develop and formulate permanency goals and concurrent plans tailored to the unique needs of assigned children.
• Conduct assessments of child abuse/neglect risks and ongoing safety of children.
• Assess child and family functioning, strengths, needs, stressors, and coping mechanisms to tailor support.
• Research and refer children and families to necessary services to meet their specific needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of provided services, ensuring constant improvement.
• Advocate for assigned children in court proceedings, providing crucial testimony on their behalf.
• Offer parent education and support to strengthen family dynamics.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to address urgent needs and emergencies.
• Ensure all required documentation standards are meticulously met and maintained.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings with assigned children and out-of-home care providers according to prescribed time frames.
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Family Support Team (FST) meetings within the prescribed time frames.
• Secure appropriate and least restrictive out-of-home placements for assigned children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Arrange for medical, dental, and routine health services for children in out-of-home placements.
• Assist families in meeting the cost of care expenses, alleviating financial burdens.
• Trauma-informed education and training for staff and ongoing professional development.

Connaissances

Trauma-informed approach

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Reliable transportation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related human service field

Description du poste

Every Child's Hope in Union, MO, is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager to provide comprehensive case management for children in the foster and adoptive system. The role focuses on establishing permanency and coordinating services to support families and youth.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field, plus at least one year of experience in family/children services and a valid driver's license.