Foster Care Family Services Case Manager

Wolverine Human Services; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus after 90 days

Job summary

Wolverine Human Services in Warren, MI is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager to provide case management and permanency planning for foster children and their families, ensuring alignment with Michigan licensing guidelines and agency standards.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree preferred (Social Work/Behavioral Sciences) or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant licensing experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in Social Work or Psychology or related field.
• Bachelor's degree required and validated by Michigan licensing rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide Foster Care Case Management and permanency planning for recipients and families.
• Advocate for needs and ensure quality case management per licensing standards.
• Follow court orders and maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Maintain documentation per DHHS and Wolverine policies.
• Be available to respond to needs on a 24-hour basis.
• Participate in quality assurance and CAP processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree preferred (Social Work/Behavioral Sciences)

Bachelor's degree required

Tools

WHS technology platforms

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Warren, MI 48088, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary, Job Shift: Day, BE THE SOLUTION at Wolverine!

Starting Salary; $45,000 with a Bachelor's and $50,000 with a Master's

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited school of Human Behavioral Sciences such as Social Work or Psychology preferred, Bachelor's degree required. Must meet the required experience as specified within the state of Michigan’s licensing and contractual rules and expectations.
• Working knowledge of Michigan’s Child Welfare system preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Valid Michigan drivers and chauffeur's license or ability to obtain chauffeur’s license.

EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE

• CWTI certified employees receive a $2000 bonus after 90 days.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Foster Care Case Management and Permanency planning services to assigned recipients of care, birth, relative and foster families.
• Advocate for the needs of all assigned recipients of care and families.
• Responsible for the provision of quality Case Management performance. Must successfully meets and or exceeds all licensing, contractual and agency performance standards.
• Support the Wolverine Human Services Mission Statement and present the agency and its clientele in a professional, ethical and positive fashion.
• Adhere and follow all case related court orders.
• Maintain a professional, supportive, confidential and therapeutic atmosphere for our clientele, co-workers, community partners.
• Must be available and willing to respond to agency/recipients of care related needs on a twenty-four hour basis.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities. Assist with the compliance of performance based corrective action plans (CAP’s).
• Completes all documentation in the time frame required by DHHS, the court and WolverineHumanServices.
• Adhere to all required protocols regarding Confidentiality and Ethical Standards.
• Ensure that all agency records are maintained in a safe and secure manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency in WHS technology platforms and applications.
• Participate/attend and complete all required contractual, licensing and agency training successfully.
• Function as a mandated reporter, as requiredby MichiganChild ProtectionLaw.
• Facilitate/attend all required meetings.
• Other dutiesasassigned.