Foster Care Case Manager
Company: Bethany Christian Services
Location: Southfield
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Foster Care Case ManagerRequisition #: req8196Location:
Southfield, MIHours: Full-time (40 hours/week)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;At least one (1)
year of prior case management experience in child and family
services;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 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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