Case Manager, Foster Care

Samaritas•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•$47,008

About The Position

Make a real impact in the lives of children and families. We’re looking for a compassionate Case Manager to provide support, advocacy, and stability for youth in foster care. Provides social work and case management services for assigned cases, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field (license preferred)
Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation required
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human service field.
Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred.
Participate in a system of 24 hour availability to clients, foster and adoptive parents, as required.
Unrestricted valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in child welfare a plus
One year experience in child welfare, preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and support your own caseload
Coordinate placements & attend court hearings
Work closely with children, families, and community partners
Assume primary responsibility for all cases on assigned caseload.
Provide a range of case management, including social casework, engagement, mentoring, and community referral.
Collect, assess and document appropriate data and client progress.
Assume responsibility for and complete documentation, reports, statistics, and assignments within required time frames and as required.
Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions and individuals who have pertinent roles in client’s life situation.
Prepare for and attend all scheduled court hearings on assigned caseload.
Take primary responsibility for intake and initial placement services for all newly referred cases.
Coordinate placement arrangements with caregivers, including transportation of children as needed.
Provide more intensive supportive casework services to child, birth family, and caregiver during initial placement and replacement.