Case Manager - Foster Care (KY)

Necco•Somerset, 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 works with clients in office, community, school, and foster-home settings, equipping children and foster parents with support and resources to achieve permanency. The Case Manager participates in placement matching, intake, assessment, treatment planning, ongoing service coordination, and discharge planning. The position also provides crisis support, maintains accurate documentation and electronic records, collaborates with families and community partners, and supports teammates during caseload transitions. The role requires home and community visits, transportation of clients as needed, and travel between locations. Case Managers participate in a weekly rotating on-call schedule.

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, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to navigate and use multiple software systems, 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 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, including 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 requirements for contact with children on the caseload.
Ensure foster children receive required medical and therapy services outlined in their service plans.
Act as liaison among Necco, placement agencies, and community resource entities.
Participate in service meetings with relevant representatives, guardians, state workers, clinicians, foster parents, schools, and other invested parties.
Build relationships with school and education personnel to support children's 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, and maintain confidentiality.
Provide input or assist team members with Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for foster parents and complete assigned related tasks.
Monitor and review medication logs for foster-parent compliance with medication administration.
Ensure discharge plans include referrals to aftercare services when applicable.
Complete home visits as required by rules.
Deliver services in 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, suspected or reported abuse or neglect, and suicidal ideation to a supervisor or designated authorities.
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 according to state requirements and company protocol.
Transfer established or stable caseloads and foster homes to new Case Managers and mentor them through the transition.
Support teammates in ensuring foster children receive Necco standard services and that foster-parent and case-manager 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 the mission, “We Build Families,” and in performance quality improvement activities; execute assigned related tasks.
Keep employee-related documents current in the personnel file.