Foster Care Case Manager

Every Child's Hope•Jefferson City, MO

1d•$45,000 - $52,666•Onsite

About The Position

Foster Care Case Manager Job DetailsJob Location: Jefferson City, MO 65109 Be a Beacon of Hope for Children and Families - Join Every Child's Hope as a Foster Care Case Manager! Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families who have experienced multiple traumatic events? Every Child's Hope, a compassionate non-profit organization, is seeking a dedicated Foster Care Case Manager to join our team. Our mission is to partner with the community in supporting children, youth, and families on their journey to health and wholeness through quality, professional, and faithful services. If you are ready to be part of a team that makes a real difference, read on! Your Role: As a Foster Care Case Manager at Every Child's Hope, you will play a crucial role in providing essential case management services to children in the foster and adoptive care system. Your primary objective will be to establish permanency for these children, ensuring they find loving and stable homes where they can thrive. Every Child's Hope is committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both its staff and the families it serves. We understand that well-trained and dedicated staff are crucial to helping children and families on their journey to healing and recovery. As a Foster Care Case Manager, you will have the opportunity to be a part of this transformative mission and contribute to making a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable children. Every Child's Hope is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, so don't miss this chance to be a beacon of hope in a child's life!

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human service field.
A minimum of one year of previous experience providing family and children services.
Must have reliable transportation to fulfill case management duties.
Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive case management services to children and families within the foster and adoptive care system.
Develop and formulate permanency goals and concurrent plans tailored to the unique needs of assigned children.
Conduct assessments of child abuse/neglect risks and ongoing safety of children.
Assess child and family functioning, strengths, needs, stressors, and coping mechanisms to tailor support.
Research and refer children and families to necessary services to meet their specific needs.
Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of provided services, ensuring constant improvement.
Advocate for assigned children in court proceedings, providing crucial testimony on their behalf.
Offer parent education and support to strengthen family dynamics.
Participate in an on-call rotation to address urgent needs and emergencies.
Ensure all required documentation standards are meticulously met and maintained.
Conduct face-to-face meetings with assigned children and out-of-home care providers according to prescribed time frames.
Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Family Support Team (FST) meetings within the prescribed time frames.
Secure appropriate and least restrictive out-of-home placements for assigned children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Arrange for medical, dental, and routine health services for children in out-of-home placements.
Assist families in meeting the cost of care expenses, alleviating financial burdens.
Responsible for being trauma aware, sensitive, and responsive to youth, families and colleagues through the completion of new hire and annual trauma informed education and training.