Case Manager Foster Care

Anglicare Victoria•Canton Township, MI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Intake is the central point to receive and manage referrals for the Western Region Home Based Care program. The position will support our full time Intake worker and be responsible for managing our caregiver pool, matching/making placements, maintaining records and statistics and various reporting and compliance needs. The position will also support the co-ordination and management of emergency and respite placements for the region and carry some case management responsibilities as required. We anticipate an even split between intake support and case work functions, pending program need.

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, welfare or related disciplines or matching skills to perform the role.
An understanding of, and capacity to act accordingly to the principles and intent of the Children, Youth & Families Act 2005.
Capacity to work flexible hours on occasion.

Nice To Haves

Experience in child, youth and family welfare, with particular experience in Out of Home Care is highly desired.
Understanding of the legislative, policy and practice environment of Out of Home Care and/or a passion for learning.
Skills and experience in the support and supervision of carers is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience in case management.
Well developed organisational skills.

Responsibilities

Manage referrals for the Western Region Home Based Care program.
Support the full time Intake worker.
Manage the caregiver pool.
Match/make placements.
Maintain records and statistics.
Fulfill various reporting and compliance needs.
Support the co-ordination and management of emergency and respite placements for the region.
Carry some case management responsibilities as required.