Foster Care Case Manager

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC • Little River, SC

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About The Position

Health Connect America and our family of brands are leading providers of mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults across a multi-state footprint. As a COA-accredited organization, we are held to nationally recognized standards of quality, accountability, and best practice in every aspect of care we deliver. We are relentlessly committed to keeping families together and transforming lives through evidence-informed care, delivered by clinically trained staff who meet clients where they are — in their homes, in their communities, and in our offices. Our work is guided by five core values: client-centered care, empowerment of our people, evidence-informed excellence, a purpose-driven culture, and bold, adaptive leadership. When you join Health Connect America, you join an organization that invests in you. You'll Grow With Us through meaningful development opportunities, Be Well With Us through programs that support your whole self, and know that You Belong With Us in a culture built on purpose, compassion, and impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human service field is required for this position.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience is required to qualify for this role.
• North Carolina: Bachelor’s degree in human services or a comparable related human service field with at least two (2) years of child mental health experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in any field plus four (4) years’ experience in providing services to children and families; OR Master’s degree in any field and one (1) year of experience in providing services to children and families.
• Virginia: A doctorate or master's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a field related to social work such as sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling, with a student placement in casework services to children and families or one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families; OR A bachelor’s degree in social work or a field related to social work including, but not limited to, sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling and one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families; OR A bachelor’s degree in any field plus two years’ experience in providing casework services to children and families.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the service planning, counseling, supervision, and case management of children and families within the foster care system.
• Developing individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinating comprehensive services.
• Ensuring foster children receive necessary medical, social, educational, and other services.
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for children in foster care.
• Preparing and maintaining detailed case records and completing weekly activities/status reports.
• Coordinating and linking children to appropriate services to minimize care fragmentation and ensure continuous access to necessary services.
• Facilitating relationships and interactions between birth parents, foster families, and children to support family success and child welfare.
• Monitoring and continually evaluating each child's care plan, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet evolving needs.
• Assisting in the recruitment, assessment, and training of foster parents.
• Engaging in collaborative relationships with foster parents to help them provide a safe, nurturing environment for foster children.
• Coordinating services and service planning with other agencies involved with the child by arranging medical, remedial, and dental services as needed.
• Collaborating closely with family assessment and planning teams to prepare all case plans and coordinate services.
• Ensuring all documentation is completed and submitted within established timeframes in accordance with company policy.
• Maintaining compliance with Health Connect America (HCA), State, and Council on Accreditation (COA) health and safety requirements.
• Resolving stakeholder issues promptly and proactively to avoid complications.
• Maintaining high-quality work standards, focusing on continuous improvement and quality.
• Communicating effectively with all stakeholders, keeping them informed and updated.
• Collaborating effectively within the team, accepting feedback positively and contributing to team efficiency.

Benefits

• Flexibility in scheduling
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 8 mental health counseling sessions annually
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other voluntary insurance products
• Access to a Health Navigator
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Benefits Hub
• Tickets at Work

What This Job Offers

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