Foster Care Case Manager

Job title: Foster Care Case Manager Location: Clyde, NC Method to apply: bchcareers.org Starting pay: $21.91/hr Summary The Foster Home Case Manager performs duties related to the Foster Care Ministry enabling foster families and children in care to function at the highest level of competency in carrying out the ministry's and Agency's policies, procedures and programs. These activities relate to teamwork, group work, work with family according to the developed plan, family and custodian contacts, community resources, and case record management. Qualifications Minimum of 23 years of age. Bachelor of Social Work OR Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field, from an accredited University or Accredited Seminary AND one-year experience with population served OR Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field, from an accredited University or Accredited Seminary AND two years' experience with population served Valid driver's license and be able to operate an agency vehicle to transport children. Must have the capability to manage, plan, organize, implement, monitor and maintain agency programs as well as adhere to accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements Meets the general qualifications for employment as outlined in the agency's personnel policies Respects the cultural diversity of children, and strives to create a positive relationship Supervision Prepares for and participates in regular supervisory conferences Participates in 90-day and annual staff performance evaluations Keeps supervisor informed on current status of total work responsibilities Policies And Procedures Functions within the guidelines of the job description and the Program of Intentionalized Services Represents the agency's philosophy, purpose, and programs to groups, individuals, and referral agencies in a professional and objective manner Professionalism/Teamwork Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to work as a member of the foster home team Has knowledge of and supports the roles of other team members Respects the right of the team to be involved with the child and his/her family Shares with their team members information necessary for foster home and Treatment Team decision Clients/Foster Families Facilitates FAC, admission, intake, transfer, and discharge conferences Provides leadership role in child and family conferences and coordinates and implements the Plan of Service and Plan of Service Reviews with each family Recruits and licenses foster families, provides and/or facilities required training. Provides support, encouragement, recognition of feelings and problem-solving which compliments family work and family therapy Arranges family contacts, emergency contacts, financial accounting, scheduling of appointments, behavior infractions, obtaining consents, in-home plans, and in reporting medical, school, and other daily events Establishes and maintains relationships with resources for client systems and assists family/custodian in securing appropriate internal and external community resources to meet the family's needs Conducts psycho-educational groups to include but not be limited to peer pressure, social skills, anger management, independent living, group building initiatives, communication, decision making, chemical dependency, self esteem Supports medical, dental and other appointments for youth in care Sets the tone that clarifies BCH's Family Systems approach to family work, if the goal is family reunification Conducts routine home visits to the foster home Recruits foster families by presenting need for foster homes to individuals and groups Conducts foster home application studies in keeping with BCH policies and procedures and licensing standards Submits all required paperwork for foster home initial licensing and renewals Orients and trains new foster parents to achieve understanding of their roles, responsibilities, expectations, etc. Provides ongoing training to meet state and accreditation requirements and special needs of foster parents Is available to foster parents on a regularly-scheduled and emergency basis to assist with identified issues and crisis needs Assists foster parents with the securing of community resources identified as needed by the team Record Keeping Keeps all client files and documentation of case activities current this includes, but is not limited to, Admission Documents MIGS Plan of Service Plan of Service Review Summary Dictations Individual Crisis Management Plans Outcome Measurements Consents Progress Notes Admission, Transfer, Discharge Memo's Alerting Slips Court Reports Aftercare Plans Knowledge And Training Continually increases knowledge and skills by taking steps necessary to stay in touch with current trends in the field of foster care Consistently and effectively applies professional knowledge and skills in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position Has a body of knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position Demonstrates a knowledge level of current trends in the area of services to families and children Develops a pool of external resources for supporting services on an as needed basis Demonstrates and implements a working knowledge of skills in working with family systems, individuals and groups Participates in Family Systems Trainings #J-18808-Ljbffr