Case Manager - Foster Care

Auberle•McKeesport, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Auberle’s Foster Care Program supports children and families by helping ensure children in foster care receive the care, stability, and guidance they need. The Case Manager builds and maintains trusting relationships with children, young people, and families, advocates for the well-being of children placed in resource homes, and supports families through challenging transitions. The position is primarily located in McKeesport and involves frequent travel throughout the greater Pittsburgh area and neighboring counties where resource homes and the children served are located. The Case Manager conducts visits and meetings in homes, community spaces, and professional offices; coordinates with natural families, resource families, and service providers; and maintains documentation to support safety, care, and reporting. The role also provides on-call coverage and crisis intervention, including transportation support. Varied hours, including evenings and weekends, are required.

Requirements

Act 33/34 and FBI clearances are required.
High school diploma or GED is required; related experience and lived experience may be accepted.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, vehicle, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
Frequent travel throughout the greater Pittsburgh area, including transporting young people and using all types of car seats.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must be physically fit, able to work with children, and free of communicable diseases.
Must be able to work varied hours, including evenings or weekends.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain trusting relationships with families served and children and young people placed in foster care to encourage engagement and support growth.
Conduct regular home visits to monitor children’s progress and well-being.
Develop and implement individualized care plans.
Coordinate with natural families, resource families, and other service providers to promote communication, collaboration, and comprehensive care.
Conduct meetings with children and young people, caregivers, and professionals in homes, community spaces, and professional offices.
Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely documentation for safety, tracking, and reporting.
Provide on-call coverage and assist families through crisis intervention and transportation.