Case Manager, Foster Care
Company: Bethany Christian Services
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Case Manager, Foster CareRequisition #: req9451Location: Grand
Rapids, MIHours: Full-time (40 hours/week)This position is offering
a sign-on bonusNote: Internal candidates do not qualify for sign-on
bonuses.Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our
work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is
an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in
more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We
strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing
danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them.
Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions
to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in
the U.S. and around the world.The Foster Care Case Manager is
primarily responsible for providing case management services for
abused, neglected children who may also be delinquency wards in
foster care. This individual is also responsible for ensuring the
overall safety of the child in care.This position is expected to
function effectively with moderate supervision while following the
guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and
state regulatory requirements.ESSENTIAL JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide case management services to children in
foster care;Attend and testify at court hearings, as
necessary;Maintain effective contact with attorneys, therapists,
CASA workers, and/or other providers;Maintain current and accurate
client records, case files, record notes, and medical
records;Comply with the reporting guidelines established by the
organization, Department of Child Services (DCS), and the court,
while submitting all required reports in a timely manner;Provide
services that empower clients and adhere to the organization's
standards of ethical practice;Coordinate and facilitate the
completion of the treatment plan, and maintain contact with all
providers to include attending child and family team meetings;Meet
with foster parents at least monthly to assist with and ensure the
appropriate care is given to foster children;Investigate child
abuse and neglect in accordance with program expectations and
guidelines;Recommend whether the parental rights should be
terminated in a timely manner that ensure the safety of the
child;Participate in on-call system and schedule, as
necessary;Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on
an ongoing basis using child welfare principles and social work
best practices;Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on
cases, and to review case plan and direction;Partner with the
Licensing and Placement Specialist regarding foster parent
complaints;Keep abreast of community resources and refer foster
families for support, as needed;Stay abreast of all agency,
federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social
services;Complete other duties as
assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Human
Services, Behavioral Sciences, or related field of study from an
accredited college;Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles,
concepts, and methodology of human services as acquired through a
Bachelor's level degree;Demonstrate an understanding of the effects
that separation and loss, neglect, physical and sexual abuse has on
a child;Knowledge of state, community and agency
resources;Excellent verbal and written communication
skills;Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention
skills;Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of
confidentiality;Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform
essential job functions;Adheres to all agency and departmental
safety procedures including reporting any unsafe practices,
equipment and environment, and takes an active role in correcting
the unsafe practice, equipment or environment through proper
notification channels;Active motor vehicle license and a reliable
automobile with adequate insurance coverage;Pass a criminal history
screen, including state and local child protection agency
registries;Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement
of Faith, Mission Statement, and Cultural Diversity Commitment.We
value and embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and
inclusion; our culture is strengthened and our workplace is more
dynamic. We are a global organization with multicultural staff,
clients and stakeholders, so we strive to create a workplace that
reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels
empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. More work
remains, but we are deeply committed to honestly acknowledging and
addressing the impacts of race and racism throughout the
organization. This work can be uncomfortable and even painful, but
we believe that the greatest challenges bear the greatest
rewards.
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