Foster Care Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

For over 30 years, First Home Care has supported children, families, and communities across Virginia through compassionate, trauma-informed behavioral health and foster care services. Our work focuses on helping individuals remain connected to their communities while building the skills and supports needed to thrive.

Supported by Health Connect America, a multi-state behavioral health organization, our team combines deep local impact with expanded clinical resources, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities. Guided by evidence-based practices and a therapeutic mindset, we meet clients where they are — in homes, schools, communities, and office settings — walking alongside families on their path toward healing and stability.

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Responsibilities

The Foster Care Case Manager is responsible for overseeing the service planning, counseling, supervision, and case management of children and families within the foster care system. This role is critical in developing individualized treatment plans, coordinating comprehensive services, and ensuring that foster children receive the medical, social, educational, and other services they need.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for children in foster care.
• Prepare and maintain detailed case records and complete weekly activities/status reports.
• Coordinate and link children to appropriate services to minimize care fragmentation and ensure continuous access to necessary services.
• Facilitate relationships and interactions between birth parents, foster families, and children to support family success and child welfare.
• Monitor and continually evaluate each child's care plan, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet evolving needs.
• Assist in the recruitment, assessment, and training of foster parents.
• Engage in collaborative relationships with foster parents to help them provide a safe, nurturing environment for foster children.
• Coordinate services and service planning with other agencies involved with the child by arranging medical, remedial, and dental services as needed.
• Collaborate closely with family assessment and planning teams to prepare all case plans and coordinate services.
• Ensure all documentation is completed and submitted within established timeframes in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain compliance with Health Connect America (HCA), State, and Council on Accreditation (COA) health and safety requirements.
• Resolve stakeholder issues promptly and proactively to avoid complications.
• Maintain high-quality work standards, focusing on continuous improvement and quality.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, keeping them informed and updated.
• Collaborate effectively within the team, accepting feedback positively and contributing to team efficiency.

Qualifications

General requirements for all areas not listed in the state-specific requirements below

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human service field is required for this position.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience is required to qualify for this role.

State Specific Requirements

• Virginia:
• A doctorate or master's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a field related to social work such as sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling, with a student placement in casework services to children and families or one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in social work or a field related to social work including, but not limited to, sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling and one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in any field plus two years’ experience in providing casework services to children and families.

Be Well with HCA:

• Compensation is based upon education, experience, credentials, and geographic location.
• We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance.
• We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.
• Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.
• Additional benefits include:
• Access to a Health Navigator
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Benefits Hub
• Tickets at Work

Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America!

Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.

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