Case Manager - Foster Care (KY)

Global•Somerset, KY

About The Position

Necco is hiring 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. Services are delivered in offices, communities, schools, and foster homes; the position also requires transporting clients as needed and traveling between locations. The Case Manager coordinates placement, intake, assessment, treatment, and discharge activities; supports foster children and parents; ensures compliance with state, licensure, and accreditation requirements; participates in crisis response and a weekly rotating on-call schedule; and maintains accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record. The role also includes supporting teammates and participating in Necco’s quality-improvement process and mission, “We Build Families.”

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age.
For Ohio, Kentucky, or Georgia: current LSW or LPC, or a bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field.
For West Virginia: bachelor’s degree with two years of field experience.
For Tennessee: bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, supplemented by at least seven hours in behavioral sciences such as social work, psychology, or sociology; one year of casework experience may substitute for the seven hours.
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 and written and oral communication skills.
Ability to navigate and use multiple software applications, including 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 each child’s Initial Treatment Plan and Comprehensive Treatment Plan.
Facilitate or ensure completion of appropriate assessments, including Biopsychosocial, Independent Living, and Diagnostic assessments.
Refer foster children to applicable support services, such as behavioral health and independent living services.
Ensure initial legal documentation is obtained before placement or service delivery and that appropriate safety plans are developed during intake.
Develop and facilitate each consumer’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).
Assist foster parents and foster children with implementing, tracking, and monitoring the Comprehensive Treatment Plan.
Build relationships with foster parents and children through training and support.
Meet or exceed state and licensure regulations regarding contact with foster children on the caseload.
Ensure foster children receive required medical and therapy services specified in their service plans.
Serve as liaison between Necco, placement agencies, and community resource entities.
Participate in service meetings with relevant parties, which may include guardians, state workers, outpatient clinicians, foster parents, school representatives, and community support representatives.
Build relationships with school and education personnel to help ensure children meet education goals and requirements.
Provide ongoing training and support to foster parents and children.
Monitor and review documentation for compliance with state, licensure, and accreditation requirements.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with policy.
Provide input or assist team members with Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for foster parents and complete assigned CAP tasks.
Monitor and review medication logs to ensure foster parents comply with medication-administration requirements.
Ensure discharge planning includes referral to aftercare services when applicable.
Complete home visits as required by rules.
Deliver services across multiple environments, including in-home and community-based settings; transport clients as needed and travel between locations.
Participate in a weekly rotating on-call schedule to provide advisory support to children and foster parents; 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 established timeframes.
Complete and submit Medicaid documentation as appropriate.
Enter complete and accurate data into the Electronic Health Record in accordance with state rules, regulations, and company protocol, including ECEM, General Contact, academic supports, and medical information.
Transfer established and stable caseloads and foster homes to new Case Managers and mentor them through the transition.
Support teammates to ensure foster children receive Necco standard services and foster parents’ and Case Managers’ needs are met during staff transitions.
Attend and participate in self-directed tactical meetings and activities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Participate in achieving Necco’s mission, “We Build Families.”
Participate in the performance quality improvement process and complete assigned tasks related to it.
Keep employee-related documents current in the personnel file.