Foster Care Case Management Specialist MO

Cornerstones of Care•Columbia, MO

6d•$46,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Foster Care Case Management Specialist to join our team. Starting Salary: $46,000 This role requires advanced knowledge in the area of child welfare, while exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions on the overall management and delivery of services to children on their caseload, aimed at achieving safety and permanency. This role will coordinate and facilitate activities within the Family Support Team context, working towards moving the child to a permanent home.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience working with children and families and the following:
Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, human services, education, counseling or psychology, required.
At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening.
A valid driver’s license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social work, criminal justice, human services, education, counseling or psychology, preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and provide services to children and families who have been referred under the Foster Care Case Management Contract.
Continually analyze and assess each family and child situation on an individual basis, using advanced knowledge in the area of child welfare to develop recommendations regarding support services and resources that each child and family may need, such as educational plans, medical, psychiatric, and psychological assessments, therapy, independent living skills, etc.
Facilitate service planning with the child, family, and other Family Support Team (FST) members in accordance with Cornerstones of Care, MACF & CD policy.
Coordinate any supportive services and resources that children under case management services may need to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.

Benefits

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
Pet Insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.