Foster Care Case Manager
About The Position
Crittenton Children's Center, part of Saint Luke's Health System, provides psychiatric care and behavioral health programs for children, adolescents, and families in the Kansas City area. The Foster Care Case Manager provides case management services to children and families involved in the foster care system. The role includes supporting placements and crisis intervention, advocating for education, authorizing services, coordinating with other parties, providing permanency testimony in family court, maintaining client records and permanency plans, planning for permanency up to and including adoption, and recruiting potential adoptive resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- At least one year of experience in social work.
- Clean driving record.
- Applicable vehicle insurance.
Responsibilities
- Provide case management services to children and families in the foster care system.
- Support placements and crisis intervention.
- Provide educational advocacy and authorize services.
- Perform liaison work.
- Provide permanency testimony in family court.
- Maintain client records and permanency plans.
- Plan for permanency, including adoption planning.
- Recruit potential adoptive resources.
Benefits
- Medical health plans
- Continuing education assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leave of absence
- PTO
- Extended sick leave
- Various welfare plans
- Retirement contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive salaries and benefits packages for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
