Manager of Foster Care

Cornerstones of Care•Kansas City, KS

14d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Manager Foster Care Case Management (FCCM) position works under the direction of the Program Director and is responsible for the supervision of foster care case management staff, and service compliance with contract/licensing/funding body and accreditation requirements. This position is responsible for providing backup supervision to case management staff (as needed) in the absence of other unit supervisors as well as maintaining responsibility for supervision of children in the unit, and any others as assigned. The FCCM Manager serves as the ongoing liaison between Cornerstones of Care and funding sources, maintaining adequate communication channels at all times to ensure that services. Advocates for the rights and needs of the children and their families and for the least restrictive community-based services. The Manager actively participates in the planning, development, and ongoing growth of the program. Ensures compliance with all Children's Division and Cornerstones of Care standards and requirements, as set forth in the policy, contracts, and licensing documents. Manages an allotted Service Budget for his/her assigned unit, and ensures that expenditures are within approved budget amounts. The Manager provides monitoring and guidance to Case Management Specialists on effective ways to manage their individual caseload budgets. This position must be accessible by phone after hours, on holidays, and on weekends, when assigned as the on-call supervisor.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or other Human Services related field
At least three (3) years of work experience with children and families
One (1) year of experience providing foster care/adoption case management services is required
Must pass a background check, and physical and drug screening
Valid driver’s license
Proof of current vehicle insurance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Social Work
Five (5) years of work experience in Child Welfare case management services

Responsibilities

Supervision of foster care case management staff
Service compliance with contract/licensing/funding body and accreditation requirements
Providing backup supervision to case management staff (as needed) in the absence of other unit supervisors
Maintaining responsibility for supervision of children in the unit, and any others as assigned
Serving as the ongoing liaison between Cornerstones of Care and funding sources
Maintaining adequate communication channels at all times to ensure that services
Advocating for the rights and needs of the children and their families and for the least restrictive community-based services
Actively participating in the planning, development, and ongoing growth of the program
Ensuring compliance with all Children's Division and Cornerstones of Care standards and requirements, as set forth in the policy, contracts, and licensing documents
Managing an allotted Service Budget for his/her assigned unit, and ensures that expenditures are within approved budget amounts
Providing monitoring and guidance to Case Management Specialists on effective ways to manage their individual caseload budgets
Accessible by phone after hours, on holidays, and on weekends, when assigned as the on-call supervisor