Foster Care Family Case Manager - Flexible Schedule

TOGETHER for Youth; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TOGETHER for Youth in Melville, NY seeks a Family Specialist to coordinate comprehensive case management plans for youth in foster care, focusing on safety, permanency, and well-being. You will assess family strengths and develop discharge plans with community resources.

The role requires at least a Bachelor's in a related field, prefers a Master’s, and involves home visits, evening hours, and occasional on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Master’s degree (MSW, MHC, MFT, or related) preferred and may be required for clinical or supervisory roles.
• 1 year of direct experience working with at-risk youth and families, case management, child welfare, trauma-informed care.
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, and occasional on-call responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to agency standards; access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to travel frequently for home visits, appointments, and court-related obligations.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive practices in service delivery.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessment of family’s strengths and needs; assesses problem areas and utilizes various treatment modalities and resources to effect growth and change.
• Participates in development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of comprehensive treatment and discharge plan.
• Develops alternative placement or permanency resources for youth that may not return to their families.
• Completes a comprehensive discharge summary at least eight weeks prior to discharge.
• Delivers effective case management services, including ensuring counseling sessions are scheduled as needed and children receive required medical and dental examinations.
• Tracks and monitors services provided, completes all documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Ensures compliance with confidentiality standards, parental consent and necessary release of information.
• Conducts casework contacts with families, as needed but at least twice a month, in their homes and community settings to focus on treatment goals.
• Engages youth and family by developing effective and caring relationship.
• Acts as a bridge between youth and family, and foster care treatment teams through telephone, face-to-face contacts, family conferences, comprehensive treatment reviews, etc.
• Attend treatment review meetings.
• Assists with reunification of youth with family, community, school by implementing permanent supports and resources including but not limited to identifying and working with a mentor, setting up after school recreational and job opportunities and developing a relapse prevention program.

Skills

Communication skills

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Microsoft Office

Documentation systems

Driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based documentation

Job description

TOGETHER for Youth in Melville, NY seeks a Family Specialist to coordinate comprehensive case management plans for youth in foster care, focusing on safety, permanency, and well-being. You will assess family strengths and develop discharge plans with community resources.

The role requires at least a Bachelor's in a related field, prefers a Master’s, and involves home visits, evening hours, and occasional on-call duties.