Foster Care Case Manager - Eastern Region

Every Child's Hope•Maryland Heights, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Every Child's Hope is seeking a dedicated Foster Care Case Manager to join their team. This compassionate non-profit organization's 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. The Foster Care Case Manager will play a crucial role in providing essential case management services to children in the foster and adoptive care system, with the primary objective of establishing permanency for these children.

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.