Position Foster Care Case Manager

Foster Care Case Manager – Kalamazoo, MI

We're Hiring: Foster Care Case Manager – Kalamazoo, MI

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related human services field? Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive through a strength-based, solution-focused approach? Join our team as a Full-Time Foster Care Case Manager! In this role, you'll empower parents with tools to build stronger relationships with their kids and create lasting, positive family change. Organized and detail-oriented, empathetic and a great communicator, strong problem-solving skills.

If this sounds like you, let's connect to schedule a conversation with our Foster Care Supervisor. This role covers cases in the Kalamazoo, MI area.

Welcome to Samaritas Nation! Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

This position has a salary rate of pay of $47,008.00 with comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for all cases on assigned caseload. Provide a range of case management, including social casework, engagement, mentoring, and community referral.
• Collect, assess and document appropriate data and client progress. Assume responsibility for and complete documentation, reports, statistics, and assignments within required time frames and as required.
• Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions and individuals who have pertinent roles in client's life situation.
• Prepare for and attend all scheduled court hearings on assigned caseload.
• Take primary responsibility for intake and initial placement services for all newly referred cases.
• Coordinate placement arrangements with caregivers, including transportation of children as needed.
• Provide more intensive supportive casework services to child, birth family, and caregiver during initial placement and replacement.

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human service field.
• Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred.

Experience

• One year experience in child welfare, preferred.

Additional Work Requirements

• Participate in a system of 24 hour availability to clients, foster and adoptive parents, as required.
• Unrestricted valid driver's license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance.

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