Case Manager - Foster Care (KY)

Necco•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Necco is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager to work with children and foster parents to help children reach their goals and support foster families’ growth and development. The role equips children and foster parents with the support and resources needed to achieve permanency. Case Managers work in offices, communities, schools, and foster homes, and provide services across multiple environments, including in-home and community-based settings. The position requires transporting clients as needed and traveling between locations. The Case Manager supports placement, intake, assessment, treatment planning, ongoing services, and discharge. The role coordinates with foster parents, children, placement agencies, schools, service providers, guardians, state workers, clinicians, and other involved parties. It also includes crisis response through a rotating on-call schedule, documentation and data entry, compliance monitoring, teamwork, mentoring, and participation in quality improvement and the organization’s mission, “We Build Families.” Necco values diversity and is committed to an inclusive and equitable work environment, equal employment and advancement opportunities, and welcoming candidates of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age.
For Kentucky, a current LSW or LPC, or a bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field.
At least two years of experience working with children with emotional or behavioral problems.
Limited Liability Auto Insurance Coverage of 100/300/100.
Valid driver’s license.
Organizational skills and written and oral communication skills.
Ability to navigate and use multiple software applications, such as Microsoft Office, databases, Electronic Health Records, and dashboards.
Successful completion of required criminal background checks and drug screenings under state and company regulations.
Ability to meet scheduled and unplanned deadlines.
Willingness to travel and attend training.
Successful completion of all required job-related training.

Responsibilities

Participate in referral matching for children and families and advocate for the best possible home match.
Facilitate and develop children’s initial and comprehensive treatment plans, and facilitate or ensure completion of appropriate assessments.
Refer foster children to applicable support services and ensure required legal documentation and safety plans are in place before placement or service delivery.
Develop and facilitate individualized treatment plans and assist foster parents and children with implementing, tracking, and monitoring comprehensive treatment plans.
Build relationships with foster parents and children through training and support.
Meet state and licensure requirements for contact with children on the caseload, and ensure children receive required medical and therapy services.
Serve as liaison between Necco, placement agencies, and community resource entities; participate in service meetings with involved parties.
Establish relationships with school and education personnel to support children’s education goals and requirements.
Monitor documentation for compliance with state, licensure, and accreditation requirements; maintain confidentiality.
Provide input or assistance on foster-parent Corrective Action Plans and complete assigned tasks.
Review medication logs for foster-parent compliance with medication administration.
Ensure discharge plans include referrals to aftercare services when applicable, and complete required home visits.
Deliver services in multiple settings, transport clients as needed, and travel between locations.
Participate in a weekly rotating on-call schedule, document and report on-call activities, and follow up with team leaders.
Immediately report non-compliance, abuse or suspected abuse, neglect, or suicidal ideation to a supervisor or designated authority.
Ensure critical incidents are staffed with team leaders and entered into the Electronic Health Record within required timeframes.
Complete and submit Medicaid documentation as appropriate and maintain complete, accurate Electronic Health Record data in accordance with applicable rules and company protocols.
Transfer stable caseloads and foster homes to new Case Managers and mentor them through the transition.
Support teammates and help ensure foster children receive Necco-standard services; support foster parents and Case Managers during staff transitions.
Attend and participate in self-directed tactical meetings and activities.
Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Participate in the organization’s mission, performance quality improvement process, and assigned improvement tasks.
Keep employee-related documents current in the personnel file.