Foster Care Case Manager

Job Title: Foster Care Case Manager

Location: Belleville, MI

Department: Administrative

Reports to: Foster Care Program Manager

FLSA Status: Full Time Non-Exempt

Job purpose

The Foster Care (FC) Case Manager is position is responsible for the provision and/or coordination of all client services indicated to achieve the identified permanency plan.

Duties and responsibilities

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

•  Collect and obtain client specific information to assist in permanency planning.
•  Reviews all information and meets with child, birth family, significant others to develop treatment plan and other required reports.
•  Maintain hard copy and electronic client files by filing, updating information, uploading documents and contacts into data warehouse in accordance with Licensing & Contract Compliance standards
•  Schedule and facilitate ongoing progress review meetings and case conferences to assist client/family in meeting goals and objectives of the case plan
•  Responsible for assessing Determination Care (DOC) a minimum of at least every 180 days.
•  Responsible for monthly / Bi-monthly foster home visits (minimum) & phone contact monthly to DHHS and foster parents
•  Supervise birth family visits
•  Provides all case management services to client and family
•  Attend school related conferences when needed
•  Transport clients as necessary to link services for client and family
•  Assume court responsibility as assigned per contract and complete court reports, petitions, and dispositions in a timely manner
•  Link clients & parents to services and makes referrals
•  File 3200’s when necessary (mandated reporting)
•  Attend all staff meetings as assigned
•  Responsible for On-Call duties as assigned
•  Inform immediate supervisor verbally and in writing any issues that impact the clients, employees & administration of the agency.
•  Inform administration immediately of any client abuse or neglect.
•  Complete 40 hours of on-going training annually
•  Perform other job related tasks or duties as assigned by the Program Manager 
•  Represent the Guiding Harbor, on internal/external committees or work groups to enhance service delivery or service planning.

Skills and Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of human services such as: Social work, Psychology, Counseling and guidance, Child development, or a similar field of study
•  Knowledge of the child welfare system and juvenile court procedures
•  Reliable transportation and maintain good driving record.
•  Commitment to the goals and philosophy of the organization including cultural competency objectives.
•  Reliable transportation and maintain good driving record.
•  Must be highly motivated and flexible
•  Must display sophisticated writing and interpersonal communication skills.
•  Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently or with a team.
•  Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project

Working conditions

•  This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
•  Responsible to work with On-Call when there is an emergency and perform On-Call duties as needed. 
•  Must hold a valid drivers license
•  May be required to work nights and Weekends and have a flexible schedule.
•  This position requires travel; Must have reliable transportation, valid auto insurance and maintain a good driving record.

Physical requirements

•  The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading.
•  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 
•  Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
•  May be exposed to hazardous materials found in a home or general office environment.
• Use of household cleaning products and disinfectants may be required.

Direct reports

This role has no supervisory responsibilities