What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Case Manager - Central Missouri position at Every Child's Hope?
Be a Beacon of Hope for Children and Families - Join Every Child's Hope as a Foster Care Case Manager!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families who have experienced multiple traumatic events? Every Child's Hope, a compassionate non-profit organization, is seeking a dedicated Foster Care Case Manager to join our team. Our mission is to partner with the community in supporting children, youth, and families on their journey to health and wholeness through quality, professional, and faithful services. If you are ready to be part of a team that makes a real difference, read on!
Position: Foster Care Case Manager
Your Role:
As a Foster Care Case Manager at Every Child's Hope, you will play a crucial role in providing essential case management services to children in the foster and adoptive care system. Your primary objective will be to establish permanency for these children, ensuring they find loving and stable homes where they can thrive.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive case management services to children and families within the foster and adoptive care system.
- Develop and formulate permanency goals and concurrent plans tailored to the unique needs of assigned children.
- Conduct assessments of child abuse/neglect risks and ongoing safety of children.
- Assess child and family functioning, strengths, needs, stressors, and coping mechanisms to tailor support.
- Research and refer children and families to necessary services to meet their specific needs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of provided services, ensuring constant improvement.
- Advocate for assigned children in court proceedings, providing crucial testimony on their behalf.
- Offer parent education and support to strengthen family dynamics.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to address urgent needs and emergencies.
- Ensure all required documentation standards are meticulously met and maintained.
- Conduct face-to-face meetings with assigned children and out-of-home care providers according to prescribed time frames.
- Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Family Support Team (FST) meetings within the prescribed time frames.
- Secure appropriate and least restrictive out-of-home placements for assigned children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Arrange for medical, dental, and routine health services for children in out-of-home placements.
- Assist families in meeting the cost of care expenses, alleviating financial burdens.
- Responsible for being trauma aware, sensitive, and responsive to youth, families and colleagues through the completion of new hire and annual trauma informed education and training.
Your Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human service field.
- A minimum of one year of previous experience providing family and children services.
- Must have reliable transportation to fulfill case management duties.
Why Work with Us?
Every Child's Hope is committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both its staff and the families it serves. We understand that well-trained and dedicated staff are crucial to helping children and families on their journey to healing and recovery. As a Foster Care Case Manager, you will have the opportunity to be a part of this transformative mission and contribute to making a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable children.
How to Apply:
Are you ready to embark on this meaningful and fulfilling journey with us? To apply, submit your updated resume through Indeed, or apply directly to our website at www.everychildshope.org.
HIRING BONUS:
As a testament to our appreciation for your commitment, Every Child's Hope is thrilled to offer a hiring bonus of $2,000.00 disbursed across your first year of employment with us.
Every Child's Hope is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, so don't miss this chance to be a beacon of hope in a child's life!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,665.60 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $52,666
