foster care worker

Necco

<div>Position Summary:

Necco has an opportunity for a career as Foster Care Case Manager . This role will work with the child and foster parent(s) to help the child reach their goals. In addition, this role will also work with foster families to ensure their growth and development.

Case Managers will work with clients in an office, community, school setting, and in the foster home. This position will add value to the company by equipping the child and foster parent (s) with the support and resources needed to achieve permanency.

The candidate selected will be responsible for the following:

Placement/Intake/Assessment
<ul>
<li>Participate in the referral matching process for children and families, while advocating for best possible home match.</li>
<li>Facilitate and develop each child&rsquo;s Initial Treatment Plan and Comprehensive Treatment Plan</li>
<li>Facilitate and/or ensure completion of appropriate Assessments, i.e. Biopsychosocial, Independent Living, Diagnostic, etc.</li>
<li>Refer foster child to applicable support services, i.e. behavioral health, independent living, etc.</li>
<li>Ensure initial legal documentation is obtained prior to placement or service delivery</li>
<li>Ensure that appropriate safety plans are developed during intake</li>
</ul>
Ongoing Treatment/Discharge
<ul>
<li>Develop and facilitate each consumer&rsquo;s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP)</li>
<li>Assist foster parents and the foster child with the implementation, tracking, and monitoring of the Comprehensive Treatment Plan</li>
<li>Establish relationships of foster parent and foster child through training and support</li>
<li>Meet and/or exceed all state and licensure regulations regarding contact with the foster children on your caseload</li>
<li>Ensure that foster children receive all required medical and therapy services as outlined in the service plan</li>
<li>Serve as liaison between Necco and placement agency and all necessary community resource entities</li>
<li>Participate in service meetings which may include community support representatives, consumer&rsquo;s guardian, state worker, outpatient clinician, foster parents, school system, and other invested parties</li>
<li>Establish relationships with school and education personnel to ensure the child is meeting education goals/requirements</li>
<li>Provide ongoing training and support to foster parents and children</li>
<li>Monitor and review documentation to ensure that it meets all state, licensure and accreditation requirements</li>
<li>Maintain confidentiality as outlined in policy</li>
<li>Provide input and/or assist team members in Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for foster parents and execute any assigned tasks related to the CAP.</li>
<li>Monitor and review medication logs to ensure foster parents are compliant medication administration.</li>
<li>Ensure that discharge planning includes referral to aftercare services, as applicable</li>
<li>Complete home visits as required by rules</li>
<li>Delivers services to clients across multiple environments, including in-home and community-based settings, and is required to transport clients as needed and travel between locations as essential functions of the position</li>
</ul>
Crisis Prevention/Management
<ul>
<li>Participate in weekly rotating &ldquo;on-call&rdquo; schedule to provide on-call advisory and support to children and foster parents,</li>
<li>Document and report any on-call activities and follow-up with team leaders</li>
<li>Report to supervisor or to designated authorities any instances of non-compliance with Necco, regulatory rules/policies, reports of abuse or suspected abuse, neglect, or suicidal ideations - immediately</li>
<li>Ensure all critical incidents are staffed with team leaders and entered into the Electronic Health Record within established timeframes.</li>
</ul>
Data Entry
<ul>
<li>Complete and Submit Medicaid documentation as appropriate</li>
<li>Ensure complete and accurate data is entered into the Electronic Health Record in accordance with state rules and regulations and company protocol, i.e. ECEM, General Contact, Academic supports, medical information, etc.</li>
</ul>
Team Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Transfer established/stable caseload and foster homes to new Case Managers and mentor them through the transition</li>
<li>Support teammates to ensure all foster children receive Necco standard services</li>
<li>Ensure that foster parents and case managers needs are met during staff periods of transition</li>
<li>Attend and participate in self-directed tactical meetings and activities</li>
<li>Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor</li>
<li>Participate in achieving our mission: We Build Families</li>
<li>Participate in the performance quality improvement process and execute any assigned tasks related to the process</li>
<li>Ensure that all employee-related documents are current and up to date for your employee personnel file</li>
</ul>
Position Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>21 years of age</li>
<li>Current LSW or LPC or Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field (OH, KY, GA)</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree with field experience of 2 years (WV)</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree or Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university (Tennessee)
<ul><li>The degree must be supplemented by at least 7 hours in behavioral sciences, such as social work, psychology, and sociology</li>
</ul><ul><li>One year of casework experience can be substituted for the 7 hours</li>
</ul></li><li>Minimum of 2 years-experience working with children with emotional or behavioral problems</li>
<li>Limited Liability Auto Insurance Coverage of 100/300/100</li>
<li>Valid Drivers License</li>
<li>Organizational, and Written/Oral Communications skills</li>
<li>Must have the skills necessary to navigate and execute several software&rsquo;s (i.e. Microsoft offices, Databases, Electronic Health Records, Dashboards, etc.)</li>
<li>Successful completion of all required Criminal Background checks and drug screenings per state and company regulations</li>
<li>Ability to adhere to scheduled and unplanned deadlines</li>
<li>Willingness to travel and attend training</li>
<li>Successful completion of all required training pertaining to job</li></ul> 


At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.</div>

Case Manager - Foster Care (KY)

Passion for Families

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Passion for Families is seeking a reliable Case Manager who&rsquo;s ready to step in, take initiative, and help shape the future of our growing agency.Position Overview: The Case Manager oversees the care and services provided to children in foster care, pregnant or parenting youth, youth requiring transition services, and children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (AU). This role ensures the development and implementation of individualized care plans in compliance with T3C guidelines.Key Responsibilities-Care Coordination:<ul><li>Develop and manage individualized service plans for children, ensuring alignment with CANS 3.0 Assessments and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conduct regular home visits and maintain ongoing communication with caregivers, mentors, and service providers.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate access to medical, behavioral, and educational services through collaboration with STAR Health and other providers.</li></ul>Monitoring and Documentation:<ul><li>Monitor child progress and update care plans based on outcomes and changing needs.</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation of services and progress in compliance with T3C guidelines.</li></ul>Quality Assurance:<ul><li>Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives to enhance service delivery.</li><li>Support compliance with staffing ratios and regulatory standards.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.</li><li>Experience: Experience in child welfare, foster care, or social services preferred.</li><li>Skills: Strong case management, organizational, and communication abilities.</li></ul>Required Trainings:<ul><li>Passion for Families Policies and Procedures.</li><li>Passion for Families Orientation.</li><li>T3C System Overview and Compliance.</li><li>Trauma-Informed Care Practices.</li><li>Universal Trafficking Prevention Training.</li><li>CANS 3.0 Assessment Training.</li><li>Documentation and Reporting.</li></ul>Work Environment:<ul><li>Field-based with regular home visits and occasional office work.</li><li>Flexible schedule required, including evenings and weekends as needed.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $40,000.00 - $42,500.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Case Manager –Foster Care Child Placing Agency

Kids Above All

<div>Kids Above All is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager with their CWELs for our Chicago-South location. 
 
Job Summary:
The Foster Care Case Manager performs case management services for children and families in regular, specialized or home-of-relative foster care programs. The goal is to emphasize meeting clients&rsquo; environmental and psychosocial needs, as well as implementing a permanent living plan for each child.
We are offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus to licensed candidates who are hired. The new hire must have all DCFS required examinations and certifications completed, including the DCFS Child Welfare Licensure in order to qualify for the bonus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Conduct monthly home visits or more frequently as the program requires.</li>
<li>Arrange and supervise visits between children and their birth parents.</li>
<li>Transport children as needed for visits with biological parents.</li>
<li>Prepare, maintain and provide documents and reports of cases and appear and/or testify in court as necessary.</li>
<li>Assess birth parents and children for strengths and needs.</li>
<li>Refer clients to services and monitor progress in services.</li>
<li>Complete data entry into client management systems.</li>
<li>Consult and review cases with supervisor and follow the course of action.</li>
<li>May recruit, study and license foster homes.</li>
<li>Work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to do what is in the best interest of the child/family.</li>
</ul>
We are looking for:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Social Work, Human Service, Psychology or similar degree from an accredited university.</li>
<li>Passing of all DCFS required examinations and certifications including the DCFS Child Welfare Licensure.</li>
<li>1 year of experience preferred</li>
<li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license, access to an insured automobile and acceptable driving record</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships</li>
</ul>
Must have a good driving record and willingness to travel. This position requires traveling to different site locations, court and home visiting.
Why Kids Above All? 
At Kids Above All we value our employee&rsquo;s work/life balance. Moreover, we offer:
<ul><li>Competitive pay and benefits</li>
<li>Paid Vacation and 14 paid agency holidays</li>
<li>Medical, dental, vision, 401k, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary AFLAC coverage, and Agency paid life insurance (Kids Above All pays 80% of the cost for employee medical coverage)</li>
<li>Flexible schedules</li>
<li>Agency laptop and Cell phone provided for full-time staff</li>
<li>Ongoing training</li>
<li>Work-life balance</li>
</ul>
Salary Range for Masters degree: $54,550-$66,550.
Salary Range for Bachelors degree: $50,050- $56,600.
Kids Above All is a Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and veterans are highly encouraged to apply.</div>

Foster Care Case Manager

Northeast Center for Youth and Families

<div><div><div>Benefits:</div>
<ul><li>401(k)</li>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Tuition assistance</li>
<li>Vision insurance</li>
</ul></div><div><div>Who is NCYF? 
</div><div>Northeast Center for Youth &amp; Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton main office. 
</div><div>NCYF opened its doors in 1972 and became incorporated in 1976. We&rsquo;re an experienced agency with multiple locations which provide foster care services, in home therapy, outpatient therapy, treatment residences , and therapeutic day programs. For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to providing innovative and high quality care to our consumers. Our mission is to empower individuals, children, adults and families to live healthy and successful lives. Our values include respect, integrity, compassion and hope. We encompass these values in everything we do. 
</div><div>NCYF provides paid training for all employees. We offer competitive wages, a dynamic work environment &amp; the following benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance; Disability; Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement; Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time; Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Member Discounts. 
</div><div>Foster Care Case Manager 
 
Northeast Center for Youth &amp; Families, Inc. has a full-time opening for a Foster Care Case Manager for our Malden area office to provide intensive case management to youths. Some duties will include communication and relationship building with client and all collateral partners connected with each client (schools, funding partners, therapists, agencies, foster homes, etc), setting limits for youth, development of interventions, and setting goals toward individual successes in conjunction with client&rsquo;s guardians, therapist and other providers. Must participate in on-call services as needed. 
</div><div>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications:</div>
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in the human service or behavioral science field</li>
<li>LSW, LSWA, or license-eligible</li>
<li>Familiarity with trauma-informed care</li>
<li>Approved CORI &amp; DCF background checks (preformed by the EEC)</li>
<li>Approved driving background check</li>
<li>Valid driver's license</li>
<li> Auto Insurance: It is NCYF's policy for our Therapeutic Mentors to have at minimum: Optional Bodily Injury to Others (coverage part 5 on a Mass Auto policy) limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident, and Damage to Someone Else's Property (part 4) limits of at least $100,000 on the personal vehicle(s) used to transport clients. Proof of said coverage must be provided to NCYF prior to beginning employment.</li>
</ul><div>At Northeast Center for Youth &amp; Families, you can:</div>
<ul><li>Work with a diverse and passionate team</li>
<li>Make an impact on many children&rsquo;s and families lives</li>
<li>Play an essential role in ensuring that our foster homes are meeting quality standards</li>
<li>Assist in opening new homes which provide a safe space for DCF and DYS involved children</li>
<li>Provide weekly supervision to case managers and resource specialists in the front lines</li></ul> 
<div> 
</div> <div>AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our organization!</div></div></div>

Children's Hope Alliance

<div>Description:

Sign-On Bonus Available
We are pleased to offer a $1,000 sign-on bonus to qualified candidates who join our team. This incentive reflects our commitment to attracting top talent and supporting a successful transition into your new role. Apply today to take advantage of this opportunity.
The Case Manager will coordinate services and resources for youth and families being served. The Case Manager provides ongoing support and training to foster parents as well as ensuring that foster parents maintain compliance with established standards. The Case Manager is responsible for documentation and files for all foster parents and foster children assigned to their caseloads 
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
 Case Management<ul><li>
Prepare reports and reviews in a timely, clear, and concise manner per Service Manual guidelines, including individual treatment plans or person-centered plans, contact logs, quarterly reviews, supervision notes, discharge summaries, Child and Family, and other assigned reports, utilizing computer-based clinical management software and other network software</li><li>
Review medical administration records (MARs) and grids at twice a month to ensure timeliness and accuracy.</li><li>
Complete all documentation within agency deadlines, according to regulatory guidelines</li><li>
Participate in the planning and delivery of services regarding admission, treatment, and discharge. This includes coordination and facilitation of Child and Family Team Meetings as well as other services as needed.</li><li>
Provide direct treatment services as needed, entering the rotation in the event of staff crisis (illness, injury, other absence) or team vacancy, when applicable</li><li>
Complete all preservice training in required time frames. Staff will annually complete 24 hours of training.</li></ul>
Supervision responsibilities:
<ul><li>Provide documented supervision and support to foster families by completing a minimum weekly visits to Therapeutic foster parents and 2 twice monthly to family Foster Care parents to continuously evaluate strengths and needs and provide ongoing training and support</li><li>
Will meet with the child individually and will provide documentation of the visits on the child's contact log</li><li>
Return all emergency phone calls and text messages within 30 minutes of call; return all general phone calls and text messages within four hours
</li><li>Ensure implementation of Teaching Family Model, by providing consultation in accordance with specified service delivery schedule</li><li>
Maintain contact with involved parents or relatives regarding the child&rsquo;s life, progress in treatment, and treatment plan - c0ntact to be maintained at weekly intervals or as determined by the Admission Agreement</li><li>
Assess safety, family strength, and needs, as well as access necessary community resources</li><li>
Assist foster family in providing a safe and nurturing environment and be knowledgeable of mental health issues and behavioral management supports</li><li>
Maintain contact with custodians, social workers, and other involved professionals, including periodic updates of the resident&rsquo;s progress and treatment plan as set forth in the Admission Agreement</li><li>
Represent the agency in activities occurring within the ecosystem of the child (treatment review meetings, court hearings, and other functions involving professionals external to the service team</li><li>
Provide support during monthly in-service training, support groups with the families and co-train in Teaching Family Model (when needed)</li><li>
Provide crisis and on-call support for foster parents during the week and participate in the weekend/holiday on-call</li><li>
Monitor homes ongoing to ensure continued compliance with all licensing standards and conduct quarterly review</li></ul>
Children&rsquo;s Hope Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field from a four-year college or university is required</li><li>
Two years of previous work experience in a related field is required</li><li>
Qualified Professional (QP) designation with children is required</li></ul></div>

Benchmark Family Services

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:<ul><li>Recruit, train, and license prospective foster parents and those who may be interested in fostering.</li><li>Conducts interviews necessary to collect all needed data and to assist in finding the most appropriate foster home for the child.</li><li>Assists foster families with all pre-certification and post-certification services.</li><li>Works with foster parents to ensure compliance with state child services department rules and with agency policies.</li><li>Refers prospective foster parents to orientations/trainings needed to become certified. Keep appropriate documentation of trainings.</li><li>Works with persons seeking to adopt a child, including but not limited to completing home studies on prospective foster applicants and completing pre-certification assessments.</li><li>Works with the custodial and other involved agencies to ensure a smooth transition for the child and the adoptive family.</li><li>Completes all necessary paperwork including, but not limited to, home studies, annual reviews/recertification, foster parent bios, training logs, letter of concerns, corrective action plans, and updating Benchmark and State systems with needed information.</li><li>Assist with other miscellaneous duties as assigned.</li></ul>Education, Knowledge and Skills:<ul><li>IN: Undergraduate degree in social work or a related human services field. Also must meet all requirements of state, licensing, and contract expectations.</li><li>Job experience &ndash; must meet all requirements of the state, licensing, and contract expectations.</li><li>Interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication and interaction with referral sources, clients, prospective foster parents, foster families, outside agency personnel, and other care providers when gathering and exchanging information. This level of interpersonal skills requires a great deal of tact and diplomacy. Being able to openly discuss sensitive subjects with prospective foster parents and current foster homes in order to effectively address, assess, and intervene as necessary to maintain the viability of the home for placements.</li><li>Effective presentation/public speaking skills.</li><li>Effective writing skills which include, but not limited to, descriptive and grammatically sound summaries that provide an accurate assessment and qualities of the home and those who reside therein.</li><li>Ability to be candid and assertive in addressing situations/issues with families in order to provide valuable feedback as well as promote changes/corrections while maintaining the viability of the home.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: From $45,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Foster Care Licensing Specialist/Case Manager

Arizona's Children Association

<div>As a Fostercare and Kinship Specialist, you will have the opportunity to complete assessment home studies and provide courtesy supervision for DCS and out-of-state referred families, as well as license and certify families as needed in and around your assigned counties. You will provide assessment and supportive services to children and families served by the Department of Child Safety.
<ul><li>This position will require travel to support families near and in Maricopa East. Mileage reimbursement provided. This position will be scheduled up to 25 hours a week with some opportunity for more hours pending travel availability.</li></ul>
 
When you are not on the road or with clients, your home is considered your office. Candidates can live in/around any of the listed counties. 

 
Pay range: $19.00 / hour - $23.25 / hour. This position is hourly/non-exempt.

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

At Arizona's Children Association, our employees are our most valuable asset; and as such we offer a wide range of benefits to aid your health and wellness including:
<ul><li>Eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision plans on the first of the month following 30 days of employment</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 8 paid holidays</li><li>403B Retirement Savings Plan</li></ul>

Arizona's Children Association Benefit Guide 2026 
Find your passion. Fulfill your purpose. Join Team AzCA!

What You'll Do:
<ul><li>
Assists families with completing paperwork for home study processes.</li><li>
Writes comprehensive studies about interested families, evaluating skills and appropriateness for kinship placement, foster care licensure, adoption and guardianship.</li><li>
Monitors homes ensuring licensing standards, state laws and regulatory requirements are being met.</li><li>
Maintains timely and accurate client records in compliance with AzCA and governmental requirements.</li><li>
May assist or be responsible for training for adoptive, foster care or kinship families.</li><li>
Assesses the strengths and needs of kinship families, develop goals and supports in connection to needed resources.</li><li>
May assist or be responsible for writing recruitment plans and implementing or participating in recruitment activities.</li><li>
May assist with coordinating the sharing of information for adoption matching procedures for children and families.</li><li>
Conducts home visits and in-home courtesy supervision as needed.</li><li>
May assist or be responsible for facilitating support groups and/or orientation.</li><li>
Prepares summaries for reporting requirements.</li></ul>

Minimum Education &amp; Experience:
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience<ul><li>
If you do not have a Bachelor's degree but do have direct experience in this field, we encourage you to apply! Note there is a different pay range for non-degree holders.</li></ul></li><li>
Required experience will be in the Social Work, Psychology or Human Service Field (i.e. Group Home, Shelter Care, Behavioral Health field) working with children, families, and or adults.</li><li>
Relevant Degrees include the following areas of study: Child/Family/Human Development, Community Organization/Advocacy, Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Studies, Family Studies, Human Services, Psychology, Public Health, Social work. Criminal Justice degrees will be eligible with two years of related work experience.</li></ul>

Minimum Qualification &amp; Requirements:
<ul><li>
Must be 21 years of age (licensing requirement).</li><li>
Possess a valid Arizona driver's license and be insurable under the agency's automobile policy.</li><li>
Must be able to provide own transportation for business related purposes</li><li>
Must be able to provide DPS fingerprint clearance.</li><li>
Must be able to meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position.</li><li>
An individual may qualify for this position if the individual is able to &quot;perform safely&quot; the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.</li></ul>

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.</div>

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