Foster Care Case Manager

Health Connect America provides mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults across multiple states. Our programs are COA‑accredited and focus on client‑centered care and evidence‑informed practice. 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. General Requirements Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human service field is required. A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience is required. State Specific Requirements – North Carolina Bachelor’s degree in human services or a comparable related human service field with at least two (2) years of child mental health experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in any field plus four (4) years’ experience in providing services to children and families; OR Master’s degree in any field and one (1) year of experience in providing services to children and families. 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 related field 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 related field 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. Benefits (Be Well with HCA) Flexibility in scheduling and access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually. Full-time employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products. Health Navigator access. Health Savings Account with company contribution. Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account. 401(k) Retirement Plan. Benefits Hub access. Tickets at Work program. Equal Employment Opportunity Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. For more information on Equal Opportunity, please consult Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. #J-18808-Ljbffr