Foster Care Case Manager

Foster Care Case Manager

Under the direction of the Case Manager Supervisor, the Foster Care Case Manager provides case management services for custodial clients placed in Residential and foster homes. The Foster Care Case Manager will oversee service coordination for custodial children placed in-home placements in the care of the Tennessee Department of Children Services.

Qualifications

Case Manager I

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in social work or a related field (sociology, psychology, counseling) is required. If the degree is in criminal justice there must be a juvenile justice component.

Case Manager II

Master's degree in the social sciences or volunteer, practicum or intern experiences in programs/facilities that work with children and families are preferred.

Both

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children with emotional/behavior problems is required. Previous experience with home based services is preferred.

Assessment skills to quickly and thoroughly assess a child/family is required.

Skills and ability to conduct small group therapy is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

1. Liaison with State Social Work to include keeping the representative informed of client progress, coordination of visits and appointments, and preparation for placement.

2. Conduct and present assessments of assigned children and families.

3. Work closely with a child's family and their significant others to determine options for children including reunification and respite services. Monitor visits between families and children.

4. Coordinates intakes into Foster Homes (as needed).

5. Provide casework services including but not limited to case notes, treatment plans, home studies to assigned children/families.

6. Assists therapists with conducting groups with children in foster homes; provides support with de-escalation and crisis intervention and/or work closely with clients, foster families by being accessible for after-hours support, referrals, and emergencies.

7. Keeps the Supervisor informed of any issues, problems and all activities.

8. Advocates client needs to community organizations/ schools /other parties as necessary for the client's welfare.

9. Maintains up-to-date records on all clients to include confidential data, authorizations, school summaries, census, school records, and all significant interactions with the client.

10. Attend workshops, seminars and in-service training to stay abreast of the latest issues, trends, and legislation as related to child welfare services and homeless youth.

11. Provide follow-up and related services, as needed.

12. Complete Serious Incident Reports, and transportation to hospital, court, doctor's visits, and Health Department Immunization appointments, as needed.

13. Monitor client medication administration and schedule refills of all continued medication for clients.

14. Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Work in a non-smoking area.

Special Conditions

Maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record; must have access to an operable automobile state insurance requirements. Function on call for emergencies and is available twenty-four (24) hours as needed for after hour support.

NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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I have read and understand the job description for my position. I am able to perform all of the essential functions of this position.

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