Foster Care Case Manager

Samaritas • Grand Rapids, MI

15h • $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. Manage and support your own caseload Coordinate placements & attend court hearings Work closely with children, families, and community partners Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field (license preferred) Experience in child welfare a plus Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation required If you’re driven to help others and ready to make a difference, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help change a child’s story. Duties And Responsibilities 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 degree in Social Work or related human service field.
• Unrestricted valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance.
• Participate in a system of 24 hour availability to clients, foster and adoptive parents, as required.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred.
• One year experience in child welfare, preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level