Foster Care Case Manager

Guiding Harbor•Belleville, MI

About The Position

The Foster Care (FC) Case Manager is 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.
Reliable transportation and maintain good driving record.
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
May be required to work nights and Weekends and have a flexible schedule.
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.