Community Case Coordinator, Foster Care

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

If Case Management is your passion, then you’ll enjoy working as part of our team! Here’s your chance to make a difference in the lives of families and children!

 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS FOR OUR LOCATION IN Marietta, GA

 

Starting Pay: $20 (Increases with experience!)

 

Being a Community Case Coordinator in our Foster Care program at Devereux has its Advantages!
You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

 

This opportunity will allow you to:

• Utilize your skills to advocate and deliver case management to the families and children in Specialty Foster Care.

• Work in a collaborative environment with supportive leadership, while having an opportunity to make a significant impact in our organization.

• Opportunities to learn and grow in Social Services.

• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!

As a Case Coordinator, you will actively provide direct placement services, supervision and case management to assigned caseload. Responsibilities include, but not limited to managing foster parents and children, developing and implementing individualized service plans, active visitation to homes and various settings, coordinating transportation as needed, and connecting families to referrals, services and resources. The individual in this role is also responsible for heavy documentation and reporting, crisis management and ensuring families comply with all policies, procedures and regulations for applicable agencies.

 

 

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia was established in Cobb County Georgia in 1973 at the invitation of Governor Jimmy Carter and for more than 40 years has been providing new hopes, new dreams, and new choices for children, adolescents and young adults struggling with emotional and behavioral health challenges.

 

Keywords: Case Coordinator, case management, child welfare, advocate, social work, foster care, RBWO, case manager, psychology, human services, sociology, juvenile justice, criminal justice, IMPACT, GA score, SAFE training

 

Responsibilities

Company Overview  

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

 

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

 

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

 

What Devereux Offers You  

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

 

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

 

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a human services related field required. Masters Degree preferred.

 

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years experience in child welfare, foster care or in-home crisis interventions. Experience providing clinical and/or case management services to children and families. Must possess excellent therapeutic skills, written/verbal communication and organizational skills. Previous DFCS or CPA experience preferred. Experience with SHINES system a huge plus!

Other qualifications:

• Strong technical skills and comfortable utilizing in-house computer applications for documenting and reporting purposes.

• Valid Driver's License and Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must be able to complete a  two-week, paid new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 8:30am to 5:30pm daily.