Foster Care Case Manager

Families United Network•Scranton, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager is responsible for being sensitive to problems and solving them in a resourceful way, for intelligently planning to prevent problems and increase opportunities, and for going beyond mere compliance and cooperation to active support, encouragement, and teamwork.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in a field related to social work
Two years’ experience working with children and/or families preferred
Eligibility under current PA legal and regulatory requirements
Valid PA Driver’s License
PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, PA FBI Clearance
Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Responsibilities

Report to the Program Office Supervisor.
Learn, understand, accept, and implement agency policy, applicable laws, and regulations.
Attend required meetings, court hearings, conferences, trainings, and other agency functions, as required.
Manage work time appropriately, be punctual for appointments, and complete assignments and reports on time.
Ensure that all documentation is written and reports are completed as required.
Assist and support resource families and children in developing relationships that will make possible and promote a safe, welcoming environment.
Ensure that transportation is available as needed, or transport children and families when appropriate.
Plan with children, resource families, birth families, and referring agencies regarding visits, returns home, and other plans.
Maintain complete, clear, comprehensive, neat, and organized child and family records in compliance with policies and regulations.
Participate in the process of accepting children referred for care in a manner that ensures that the needs, rights, and welfare of children and families are the priority.
Attend meetings and trainings for ongoing staff development.
Make plans, arrangements, and collateral contacts, or provide direct help through the use of available resources to ensure that problems are solved and children receive medical care, dental care, education, religious opportunities, supervision, clothing, opportunities for contact with referring agencies, family visits, recreation, and social opportunities in compliance with all regulation and policy requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned.