Foster Care Case Manager

Guiding Harbor•Belleville, MI

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Foster Care (FC) Case Manager position is responsible for the provision and/or coordination of all client services indicated to achieve the identified permanency plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of human services such as: Social work, Psychology, Counseling and guidance, Child development, or a similar field of study.
Knowledge of the child welfare system and juvenile court procedures.
Reliable transportation and maintain good driving record.
Commitment to the goals and philosophy of the organization including cultural competency objectives.
Must be highly motivated and flexible.
Must display sophisticated writing and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently or with a team.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project.
Must hold a valid drivers license.
This position requires travel; Must have reliable transportation, valid auto insurance and maintain a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Collect and obtain client specific information to assist in permanency planning.
Reviews all information and meets with child, birth family, significant others to develop treatment plan and other required reports.
Maintain hard copy and electronic client files by filing, updating information, uploading documents and contacts into data warehouse in accordance with Licensing & Contract Compliance standards.
Schedule and facilitate ongoing progress review meetings and case conferences to assist client/family in meeting goals and objectives of the case plan.
Responsible for assessing Determination Care (DOC) a minimum of at least every 180 days.
Responsible for monthly / Bi-monthly foster home visits (minimum) & phone contact monthly to DHHS and foster parents.
Supervise birth family visits.
Provides all case management services to client and family.
Attend school related conferences when needed.
Transport clients as necessary to link services for client and family.
Assume court responsibility as assigned per contract and complete court reports, petitions, and dispositions in a timely manner.
Link clients & parents to services and makes referrals.
File 3200’s when necessary (mandated reporting).
Attend all staff meetings as assigned.
Responsible for On-Call duties as assigned.
Inform immediate supervisor verbally and in writing any issues that impact the clients, employees & administration of the agency.
Inform administration immediately of any client abuse or neglect.
Complete 40 hours of on-going training annually.
Perform other job related tasks or duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
Represent the Guiding Harbor, on internal/external committees or work groups to enhance service delivery or service planning.