Children's Foster Care Case Manager

• POSITION SUMMARY:

Come be a part of a rewarding and fast paced environment working with kids ages 5-21 in the foster care system. If you love children and have a passion for meaningful work, this could be an awesome opportunity for you. We value our staff and encourage them to be active participants for their clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstration of the following in the position: Ability to assess individual and family strengths, limitations and needs; Non-judgmental, strength based, positive attitude towards families in crisis; Ability to synthesize information and write thorough reports; Ability to work independently and as an effective team member; Sensitivity to and awareness of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic differences; Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work.
• Attend and ensure compliance with all review meetings, such as CFTs, FTDMs, review meetings and court hearings when possible
• Ensure all intake documentation and reports remain compliant.
• Meet with foster parents and children as required by treatment plan and or program.
• Ensures all WAC mandated services are compliant.
• Comply with all reporting duties, written documentation, and proper reporting to all required parties (LD, Social workers, BRS Consultants, parents etc.)
• Work in collaboration with Direct Care staff to coordinate services. Provide guidance to direct care staff as it pertains to supports/services needed in accordance to the child’s case plan(s).
• Provide direct services to children and families in accordance to case plans(s).
• Monitor and support child educational plans and attend school meetings.
• Works directly with Program Manager and Case Manager Supervisor.
• Demonstrate positive decision-making skills in accordance to WAC regulations and program regulation.
• Be culturally responsive to the Child’s needs.
• Be able to work in a team setting.
• Participate in the on-call schedule rotation (24/7)
• Knowledgeable of relevant community resources.
• Maintain positive working relationships with the Department, Community resources/members, foster parents and K- Connections Staff
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and web-based applications
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Emotionally able to work with information that is traumatic in nature as well as work with individuals or families in crisis or experiencing trauma

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must possess strong human relations skills to communicate and work effectively within a culturally diverse work environment and community
• A valid driver’s license is required, auto insurance and reliable vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; occasionally to reach, stoop and kneel
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Regular, predictable attendance is required
• Ability to sit on the floor, crouch, or kneel regularly during home visits
• Ability to lift children if necessary
• Ability to sit in car frequently

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree in Social Work, Human Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Child Development, or Child and Family Studies required
• 2 years’ experience in direct service to children, youth, and families
• Experience and understanding of child, adolescent, and family development and of various treatment principles and interventions
• Proficient in MS Office
• Drivers license, proof of auto insurance and reliable transportation is required
• CPR, First Aid Certifications (within first 30 days)
• Mantoux TB test record (upon hire)
• Must be available to be on call 24/7. If program requires it
• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• Must be 21 years old

Required
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science or better in Related Field.

Background check both in and out of state

Vehicle Insurance

Driver's License

Preferred
Adult/Child/Infant CPR

First Aid

BBP

Job Type: Full-time

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $4,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $4,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Child welfare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person