Foster Care Case Manager

Ariel Clinical Services • Wheat Ridge, CO

61d • $23 - $25

About The Position

The Foster Care Case Manager coordinates cases involving foster children and foster parents and ensures that children receive adequate care and function to the best of their abilities in foster homes and the community. This is one full-time position, 40 hours per week, with a Monday through Friday schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some schedule variations are required for on-site monitoring. The role includes on-call responsibilities after 90 days and participation in a mandatory on-call rotation. The hiring range is $23.00–$25.07 per hour, depending on education and experience. The position will remain open until filled.

The Case Manager builds relationships with children, foster families, kin, and multidisciplinary team members; monitors child safety; coordinates services and appointments; maintains compliant clinical records; and connects children and families with community resources. The role also supports foster home certification and child placement, conducts Structured Analysis Family Evaluations when qualified, and participates in supervision and program evaluation. The position reports to the program supervisor for supervision and review; no supervisory responsibilities are assigned.

Work includes office and field settings, daily driving, and possible physical interventions. The role may involve exposure to varying weather, infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, and hazardous chemicals. Candidates must have reliable, insured transportation and meet required background-check and documentation requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in a non-social or non-behavioral science plus two years of experience supervised by an individual with an MSW or another master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in individual and group settings.
• Flexibility and ability to change direction rapidly.
• Availability outside traditional office hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, complete varied tasks accurately and on time, and direct others as needed.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of the type of work Ariel participates in.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within program and agency procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to organize and present case material in clear, concise writing.
• Knowledge of therapeutic foster care principles, interventions, and evaluation formats.
• Knowledge of human development, developmental milestones, typical development parameters, and commonly used measurement tools.
• Knowledge of family dynamics, communication, interactions, family functioning, parenting skills, and intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of community social, health, public agency, and informational resources to help families access services.
• Ability to provide reliable, insured transportation for self and others within the community served.
• Consistent and reliable attendance as scheduled and requested.
• Valid regular driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• CPR, First Aid, Safety Care, SIP, QMAP, or other certifications as outlined by the supervisor.
• Required background checks and documentation: Central Registry for Child Abuse; CBI and FBI criminal background investigations; Colorado Adult Protective Services check; CBI and national sex offender checks; reference check; driver’s license record; Office of Inspector General check; I-9 documentation; reliable automobile with adequate, valid auto insurance; and official transcripts.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, stoop, stretch, and reach regularly for periods of up to two hours without a break; adequate hand and finger dexterity; ability to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally; adequate sensory abilities to support health and safety, with adaptive devices acceptable; and ability to drive up to one hour daily and occasionally up to eight hours per day. Climbing may also be required.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working in Child Welfare or Human Services.
• Current Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) certification at hire.
• Experience in a customer service leadership role or one year of I/DD or mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain rapport with children in care, foster homes, kin, and multidisciplinary team members while respecting the rights and dignity of everyone involved.
• Monitor and ensure the safety of foster children.
• Interview foster parents in depth to determine appropriate services.
• Obtain relevant information about prospective foster child placements from appropriate agencies and individuals.
• Develop and maintain clinical records for each client and family according to agency standards and Volume 7 regulations, keeping files audit-ready.
• Coordinate case management services, treatment teams, medical and mental health care, academic services, and other appointments for children placed by the agency.
• Participate in the mandatory on-call rotation to support foster families.
• Participate in and contribute to individual and group supervision sessions reviewing children, treatment strategies, and progress with the clinical team and program supervisor.
• Maintain working knowledge of community resources and refer foster children according to treatment plans.
• Represent Ariel Clinical Services as a liaison to local human service agencies and state-level agencies as assigned or required.
• Conduct full or updated Structured Analysis Family Evaluations (SAFEs), when qualified.
• Assist with certifying foster care homes and placing children in foster homes.
• Participate in ongoing program evaluation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at affordable rates, subject to eligibility.
• Group life insurance fully covered by the employer.
• Discounted group accident, hospitalization, identity fraud, and critical illness plans.
• Employee-funded HSA and FSA accounts.
• Paid time off accrual, including 13 PTO days in the first year, 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• $50 per month for participation in the Wellness Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan and employer match up to 5% after one year.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level