Case Manager - Foster Care

Wellroot Family Services•Tucker, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Case Manager – Foster Care is responsible for the placement, ongoing support, and case management of children in foster homes. This role ensures the safety, well‑being, and permanency planning of children in care while providing supervision, training, and support to foster parents. The position also includes casework services for birth families and coordination with internal and external partners.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services or behavioral science field.
At least two years of direct experience working with children and families.
Must own, operate, and maintain a personal vehicle in good working condition; mileage reimbursement is provided for agency‑related travel.
Position requires some evening and weekend hours, as well as participation in after‑hours on‑call rotation.
Proficiency in word processing and Excel spreadsheets.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of complex trauma and ability to guide families in supporting children through trauma.
Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external partners.
Warm, approachable communication style that supports rapport with children and families.
Commitment to Agency Mission

Responsibilities

Actively participate as a contributing member of the agency’s foster care team.
Attend required trainings, consultations, and conferences as directed by the Foster Care Supervisor or Program Manager.
Maintain organized workflow and keep leadership informed of client needs and priorities.
Meet all compliance deadlines for foster youth and foster parent records, including ORCC, DHS, and COA requirements.
Submit monthly financial vouchers and RBWO per diem documentation on schedule.
Coordinate and participate in service planning and permanency efforts for all assigned families.
Participate in quarterly peer monitoring of children’s and foster parents’ records.
Conduct required monthly visits to foster homes and available birth parents.
Support outcome planning and maintain data to measure program effectiveness.
Enter required data into GA SCORE and meet monthly deadlines.
Collect and enter data used for the agency’s annual report.
Maintain strict confidentiality in all casework and communication.
Follow all agency personnel and program policies.
Represent the agency professionally in all community interactions.
Support agency quality assurance activities.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Foster Care Supervisor or Program Manager.