Foster Care Mentoring Case Manager

Bellefaire JCB•Shaker Heights, OH

25d

About The Position

The Case Manager is responsible for supporting Bellefaire JCB’s Foster Care Mentoring Program. This employee will be responsible for maintaining contact with their caseload and providing support on a monthly basis. This is a nontraditional part-time (20 hours/ week) position, as working some weekends/evenings will be expected to maintain contact with mentorship matches.

Requirements

Education: Minimum Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
Licensure: Valid Ohio LSW or LPC required.
Skills: Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.
Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.
Practical and creative problem solving skills.
Experience: Experience working with children, adolescents and their families

Nice To Haves

experience with the foster care system a plus.

Responsibilities

Providing supportive supervision to mentors, mentees, guardians and contract agency, as appropriate, to help maintain the integrity of mentoring matches (community based and/or site-based) through the entire match life cycle (interview, training, introduction, supervision, assessment and closure).
Remain in compliance with mentoring program standards, including specified documents, policies, practices, procedures and materials.
Responsible for all administrative aspects which enable the job to be carried out including, but not limited to, record keeping, supervision, attending staff meetings, monthly group and individual meetings with mentors, and other meetings and functions of agency, staffing of volunteer committee, attendance at agency events and outings.
Serving as a resource person and advocate to Bellefaire JCB and other appropriate community services.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and program standards.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
Assist with and attend special events and annual meetings as required.
All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
Defined benefit pension plan
403(b) retirement plan
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care