Case Manager - Foster Care (KY)

Global•London, KY

11d

About The Position

Necco is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager to work with children and foster parents to support the child’s goals, permanency, and the growth and development of foster families. The role provides services in office, community, school, and foster-home settings, including in-home and community-based work. The position also requires transporting clients as needed and traveling between locations. The Case Manager supports placement and intake, assessment, treatment planning, service coordination, crisis response, documentation, and discharge planning, while collaborating with foster parents, children, agencies, schools, and community providers.

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 applications, such as Microsoft Office, databases, Electronic Health Records, and dashboards.
Successful completion of required criminal background checks and drug screenings according to state and company regulations.
Ability to adhere to 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.
Establish relationships with foster parents and foster children through training and support.
Meet or exceed state and licensure regulations for contact with children on the caseload.
Ensure foster children receive required medical and therapy services outlined in their service plans.
Serve as liaison between Necco, placement agencies, and necessary community resource entities.
Participate in service meetings with relevant community support representatives, guardians, state workers, clinicians, foster parents, school representatives, and other invested parties.
Build relationships with school and education personnel to support children in meeting 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; maintain confidentiality according to policy.
Provide input or assist team members with Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for foster parents and complete assigned CAP tasks.
Monitor and review medication logs for foster-parent compliance with medication administration.
Ensure discharge planning includes referrals to aftercare services, as applicable.
Complete home visits as required by rules.
Deliver services across multiple environments, 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 on-call activities and follow up with team leaders.
Immediately report non-compliance, abuse or suspected abuse, neglect, and suicidal ideations 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 in accordance with state rules, regulations, and company protocol, including ECEM, general contacts, academic supports, and medical information.
Transfer established and stable caseloads and foster homes to new Case Managers and mentor them through the transition.
Support teammates to ensure 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 Necco’s mission, “We Build Families,” and in the performance quality improvement process, completing assigned related tasks.
Keep employee-related documents current and up to date in the employee personnel file.