Foster Care Case Manager - Ann Arbor

Samaritas • Ann Arbor, MI

78d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking to hire a full-time Foster Care Case Manager working out of our Ann Arbor office location. In this role you will help connect families with helpful resources and assist parents with learning and applying skills that will help them grow in their relationships with their kids. If you are CWTI trained we offer a bonus of UP TO $7,500.00. Consider scheduling an interview to discuss this rewarding role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human service field.
• Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred.
• One year experience in child welfare, preferred.
• Participate in a system of 24 hour availability to clients, foster and adoptive parents, as required.
• Unrestricted valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for all cases on assigned caseload.
• Provide a range of case management, including social casework, engagement, mentoring, and community referral.
• Collect, assess and document appropriate data and client progress.
• Assume responsibility for and complete documentation, reports, statistics, and assignments within required time frames and as required.
• Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions and individuals who have pertinent roles in client's life situation.
• Prepare for and attend all scheduled court hearings on assigned caseload.
• Take primary responsibility for intake and initial placement services for all newly referred cases.
• Coordinate placement arrangements with caregivers, including transportation of children as needed.
• Provide more intensive supportive casework services to child, birth family, and caregiver during initial placement and replacement.

Benefits

• Bonus of UP TO $7,500.00 for CWTI trained individuals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees