Foster Care Case Manager

Baptist Children's Home•Clyde, NC

2d•$22

About The Position

The Foster Home Case Manager is to perform duties and responsibilities related to the function of the Foster Care Ministry enabling the foster families and children in care to function at the highest level of competency in carrying out the ministry's and Agency's policies, procedures and programs. These activities relate to teamwork, group work, work with family according to the developed plan, family and custodian contacts, community resources, and case record management.

Requirements

Minimum of 23 years of age.
Bachelors of Social Work OR
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field, from an accredited University or Accredited Seminary AND one-year experience with population served OR
Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field, from an accredited University or Accredited Seminary AND two years' experience with population served
Valid drivers' license and be able to operate an agency vehicle to transport children.
Must have the capability to manage, plan, organize, implement, monitor and maintain agency programs as well as adhere to accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements
Meets the general qualifications for employment as outlined in the agency's personnel policies
Respects the cultural diversity of children, and strives to create a positive relationship

Responsibilities

Prepares for and participates in regular supervisory conferences
Participates in 90-day and annual staff performance evaluations
Keeps supervisor informed on current status of total work responsibilities
Functions within the guidelines of the job description and the Program of Intentionalized Services
Represents the agency's philosophy, purpose, and programs to groups, individuals, and referral agencies in a professional and objective manner
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to work as a member of the foster home team
Has knowledge of and supports the roles of other team members
Respects the right of the team to be involved with the child and his/her family
Shares with their team members information necessary for foster home and Treatment Team decision making
Supports the team in providing daily care to meet the needs of children and maintaining a positive environment
Participates as a team member in team meetings and other staff meetings
Participates in ongoing monitoring of effectiveness of the team's functioning
Researches and conducts foster parent training on appropriate subjects as assigned
Provides leadership in creating and maintaining therapeutic milieu
Works closely with the Division of Social Services Social Worker
Respects the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of staff members and children in care and strives to create a positive relationship within BCH.
Participates in the agency's Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program as needed.
Facilitates FAC, admission, intake, transfer, and discharge conferences
Provides leadership role in child and family conferences and coordinates and implements the Plan of Service and Plan of Service Reviews with each family
Recruits and licenses foster families, provides and/or facilities required training.
Provides support, encouragement, recognition of feelings and problem-solving which compliments family work and family therapy
Arranges family contacts, emergency contacts, financial accounting, scheduling of appointments, behavior infractions, obtaining consents, in-home plans, and in reporting medical, school, and other daily events
Establishes and maintains relationships with resources for client systems and assists family/custodian in securing appropriate internal and external community resources to meet the family's needs
Conducts psycho-educational groups to include but not be limited to peer pressure, social skills, anger management, independent living, group building initiatives, communication, decision making, chemical dependency, self esteem
Supports medical, dental and other appointments for youth in care
Sets the tone that clarifies BCH's "Family Systems" approach to family work, if the goal is family reunification
Conducts routine home visits to the foster home
Recruits foster families by presenting need for foster homes to individuals and groups
Conducts foster home application studies in keeping with BCH policies and procedures and licensing standards
Submits all required paperwork for foster home initial licensing and renewals
Orients and trains new foster parents to achieve understanding of their roles, responsibilities, expectations, etc.
Provides ongoing training to meet state and accreditation requirements and special needs of foster parents
Is available to foster parents on a regularly-scheduled and emergency basis to assist with identified issues and crisis needs
Assists foster parents with the securing of community resources identified as needed by the team
Keeps all client files and documentation of case activities current this includes, but is not limited to, Admission Documents, MIGS, Plan of Service, Plan of Service Review, Summary Dictations, Individual Crisis Management Plans, Outcome Measurements, Consents, Progress Notes, Admission, Transfer, Discharge Memo's, Alerting Slips, Court Reports, Aftercare Plans
Continually increases knowledge and skills by taking steps necessary to stay in touch with current trends in the field of foster care
Consistently and effectively applies professional knowledge and skills in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position
Has a body of knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position
Demonstrates a knowledge level of current trends in the area of services to families and children
Develops a pool of external resources for supporting services on an as needed basis
Demonstrates and implements a working knowledge of skills in working with family systems, individuals and groups
Participates in Family Systems Trainings