Manager of Foster Care

Cornerstones of Care; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401K retirement plan

Job summary

A community care organization in Kansas City is seeking a Manager of Foster Care Case Management to supervise staff and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in Social Work and at least three years of experience working with children and families. Responsibilities include managing budgets and liaising with funding sources. This role offers a competitive benefits package and is an essential part of advocating for the needs of children and families.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three years of experience with children and families.
• One year of experience providing foster care/adoption case management is required.
• Must pass background checks and drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise foster care case management staff and ensure service compliance.
• Manage an allotted Service Budget to ensure expenditures remain within limits.
• Serve as liaison to funding sources and advocate for children and families.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Foster care/adoption case management

Emotional intelligence

Budget management

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Position: Manager of Foster Care Case Management
Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 annually
(Starting salary depends on education and experience)
Job Type: Full Time

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager Foster Care Case Management (FCCM) position works under the direction of the Program Director and is responsible for the supervision of foster care case management staff, and service compliance with contract/licensing/funding body and accreditation requirements. This position is responsible for providing backup supervision to case management staff (as needed) in the absence of other unit supervisors as well as maintaining responsibility for supervision of children in the unit, and any others as assigned. The FCCM Manager serves as the ongoing liaison between Cornerstones of Care and funding sources, maintaining adequate communication channels at all times to ensure that services. Advocates for the rights and needs of the children and their families and for the least restrictive community-based services. The Manager actively participates in the planning, development, and ongoing growth of the program. Ensures compliance with all Children's Division and Cornerstones of Care standards and requirements, as set forth in the policy, contracts, and licensing documents. Manages an allotted Service Budget for his/her assigned unit, and ensures that expenditures are within approved budget amounts. The Manager provides monitoring and guidance to Case Management Specialists on effective ways to manage their individual caseload budgets. This position must be accessible by phone after hours, on holidays, and on weekends, when assigned as the on-call supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or other Human Services related field and at least three (3) years of work experience with children and families. One (1) year of experience providing foster care/adoption case management services is required. The preferred candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work and five (5) years of work experience in Child Welfare case management services. Must pass a background check, and physical and drug screening. This position also requires a valid driver’s license and proof of current vehicle insurance.

BENEFITS

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes: Paid Holiday, Paid Time Away (unlimited PTO for all benefit eligible team members), medical/dental/vision; prescriptions; accident and critical illness insurance; pet insurance; short-term disability; long-term disability; term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D); health savings account (HSA); flexible spending account (FSA); retirement (401K); employee assistance program (EAP); YMCA membership discounts; Tuition Reimbursement Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To view a detailed Summary of Benefits please visit our website at www.cornerstonesofcare.org and under the heading “About Us” click on “Join Our Team.”

CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS

• Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to higher purpose
• Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills
• Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills
• Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management
• Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority
• Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships
• Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future

QUESTIONS

Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, Human Resources Department 8150 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/cornerstonescareers

Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer