Foster Care Case Manager

Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

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Foster Care Case Manager

Job Locations

US-KY-FLORENCE

ID View phone number on click.appcast.io Line of Business StepStone Family & Youth Services Position Type Full-Time

Our Company

StepStone Family & Youth Services

Overview

StepStone Family & Youth Services provides trauma informed, youth centered services to c hildren and families involved in foster care. The Foster Care Case Manager plays a vital role in supporting c hildren, youth, and foster families through individualized case management, advocacy, and service coordination that promotes safety, stability, permanency, and overall well-being.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Foster Care Case Manager who is passionate about supporting c hildren and families through trauma informed, strengths based, and family centered practices. This role is ideal for a professional who builds meaningful relationships, advocates for the needs of youth, and works collaboratively with families, caregivers, and community partners to achieve positive and lasting outcomes.

The Foster Care Case Manager is responsible for developing and monitoring individualized case plans, coordinating services and community resources, conducting regular home visits, maintaining accurate and timely documentation, and supporting placement stability. This position collaborates closely with foster parents, biological families, schools, referral agencies, community providers, and multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure each youth receives comprehensive, individualized support that addresses their unique needs and promotes healing and growth.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, adaptable, and solutions focused, with a strong commitment to providing high quality, trauma informed services that empower youth and families while promoting safety, permanency, stability, and long term success.

Responsibilities

Receives/responds to incoming calls from referral sources/potential clients and exchanges information to identify the clients' needs and consults with Director of Clinical Management to determine the Company's ability to meet them.

Completes all viable referrals by setting up and carrying out pre-screening assessments, completion of pre-screening reports, and preparation of case proposals and other related pre-admission paperwork (i.e., obtains authorization for payment, coordinates availability of an appropriate treatment team).

Oversees, directs and supervises field staff assigned in assisting with pre-screening process.

Accesses national/state/company account information, including the account names and terms of contracts or other past payer agreements, as appropriate.

Consults with third party representatives regarding client benefit coverage, client financial responsibility, company service authorization and specific reimbursement procedures. Presents company's services, interprets potential reimbursement options and negotiates reimbursement levels with third party payer.

Contacts referral sources to advise them of case acceptance and provides information on the clinical team responsible for client's case.

Develops/maintains a working knowledge of all services/resources provided by the Company and services available within the community. Assists in identifying alternative community service sources when company solutions are not appropriate or available.

Maintains relationships with standard referral sources and payer case managers. Contacts identified referral sources and seeks referrals as appropriate. Records outcome of calls and keeps the SAR informed.

Monitors/tracks referral sources' satisfaction levels, tracks/reports on conversion ratios and provides summary reports to management at requested intervals.

Implements/maintains, with the up line management, operational processes to ensure compliance with Company policies, requirements and regulatory mandates.

Adheres to and participates in Company's mandatory HIPAA privacy program/practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs.

Participates in quarterly growth planning meetings/activities including discussions around staffing and recruitment needs.

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a human services field or nursing field.

Valid driver's license.

Must have two years of experience with case management or related discipline

Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.

About our Line of Business

StepStone Family and Youth Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides the full spectrum of support to c hildren in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects c hildren and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management and education. For more information, please visit Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, r ace, color, national origin, r eligion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or s exual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

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