Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Case Manager

| Department | Reports To | FLSA Status | Prepared By | Approved By | Last Modified
| FOSTER CARE | Executive Director | N/A | Executive Director | Board of Directors | 2023-03-04

Job Summary
· These positions participate in developing and coordinating Marie’s House of Hope, Inc. program, working primarily with foster parents and adoptive families and Children in the independent living program. The position is responsible for training, fostering/adopting families, and teaching independent living skills.

General Accountabilities

• Provide direct training services to clients
• Interview prospective youths and determine appropriate placement.
• Supervised youth in placement and coordination of community resources.
• Meet weekly with youth
• Orientation of youth 
• Development of treatment goals 
• Coordinate educational, medical, recreational, and mental health services within the community as deemed appropriate. 
• Write monthly progress reports based on the treatment goals to the referring agency.
• Complete special incident reports to Executive Director.
• Provide support and guidance to residents through weekly contact
• Complete fifty (50) hours of training per year related to professional development.
• Carry a caseload of 4-12 Residents.
• Service as a Crisis intervention person for your caseload and “on Call” as assigned 
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor or Masters Degree
• Minimum Experience: 2 Years Combined education/experience as a substitute for the minimum experience
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Social work
• Preferred Experience: 2 or 3 Years
• Preferred Field of Expertise: social work in a Business or industrial environment.

Skills

• Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Manages project team activities.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
• Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others.

Skills: Language

• Ability to write reports and business correspondence. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, clients, and the general public. 

Work Environment

• May be exposed to infectious disease and/or physical aggression from residents 
• May be exposed to stressful situations 
• Some auto travel