What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster and Adoption Case Manager position at Helping Hand Home for Children?
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and maintains treatment plans that address identified needs and ensures the comprehensive implementation of the plan. Ensures that plans are updated as necessary with proper notice to all participants.
- Meets regularly with children placed in care and foster parents to assess level of progress and satisfaction with the program / placement.
- Provides assistance to foster parents through treatment and training plans and connections with other support systems.
- Ensures assigned families meet agency policies, LOS standards and TDFPS minimum standards.
- Transports children to visits and appointments as needed.
- Advocates for foster parents and foster children with the managing conservator, school systems, courts, and HHH.
- Assist with scheduled chart reviews to ensure compliance with State licensing, and contract standards of regulating/accrediting bodies.
- Assist with foster care support groups and foster parent training, which happens on Saturdays (once a month).
- Facilitate and participate, as needed, in the assessment and admission process.
- Intervene in crisis situations as needed (assisting with a combative child, potential suicide attempts, runaway, angry family, etc.).
- Participate in on-call coverage system.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships between CPS staff, law enforcement officials, judicial officials, legal resources, medical professionals and other community resources.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree – degree specific to Social Work or other human services field preferred.
- One year of child placing experience under direct supervision of a person fully qualified as a Child Placement Management Staff is preferred.
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.
- Must have your own reliable transportation, with insurance that complies with HHH’s insurance carrier requirements, as you will often be driving clients.
- Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,000
