Foster Care Specialist

Bethesda1919; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

403(b) matching

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Employer-paid Life & Disability

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Aflac

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Bethesda1919 is looking for a full-time Case Manager to oversee certified foster families and children assigned for case management in Meadville, Crawford County. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and creating a supportive environment for youth.

Responsibilities include supervising foster families, conducting home studies, and coordinating placement services for children. Candidates should have strong communication skills, knowledge of the foster care system, and a Bachelor’s degree in

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working directly with children and families.
• Experience in case management preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and supportive services for foster families.
• Conduct home studies for prospective foster families.
• Provide case management for children in foster homes.
• Assist in coordinating placement services for referred children.
• Conduct home visits and maintain contact with foster families.
• Complete home studies per regulations and policies.
• Maintain contact with children assigned for case management.
• Identify foster homes and communicate with placing agencies.
• Serve as a liaison between foster parents and agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality related to foster care services.
• Assist with foster parent recruitment and retention.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Knowledge of foster care system

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in human services

Job description

Case management responsibilities for certified foster families, prospective foster families, and children assigned for case management. This position will seek to ensure trauma-informed care and the creation and maintenance of a trauma-informed environment for all youth in this program

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Provides direct supervision and supportive services for foster families.
• Conducts home studies for prospective foster families and yearly recertification studies for existing foster families.
• Provides case management for children in Bethesda foster homes as assigned.
• Assists in the coordination of placement services for children referred for foster care including but not limited to matching of children to foster homes and team involvement with foster parents, placing agencies, and other involved community agencies.
• Conducts home visits and maintain phone contact with assigned foster families pursuant to department policies and procedures.
• Completes assigned home studies following regulations and Bethesda policies.
• Maintains contact with children assigned for case management pursuant to contractual guidelines.
• Participates actively in identifying foster homes for children referred and communicates with placing agencies to ensure optimal services to children and foster families.
• Serves as a liaison between foster parents, placing agencies, and other service providers.
• Maintains confidentiality for all information related to foster care services per the appropriate laws and regulations.
• Assist with all aspects of foster parent recruitment and retention.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Posses highly developed verbal and written communication skills. This includes the ability to converse with children and families of various socioeconomic backgrounds in a professional manner who may also be mentally or emotionally troubled.
• Knowledge of the foster care system.
• Ability to be on-call as needed.

Required Education, Experience, and Clearances:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Requires one year experience in working directly with children and families.
• Experience in case management preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Acceptable FBI, Child Abuse History, PA State Police, and Driver Clearances.

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (SAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid time off: Including vacation, personal, and sick time
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Aflac
• Pet Insurance
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement

$18-$20 per hour per hour based on experience. This position is full-time with benefits.

"Our services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability and age."