Foster Care Case Manager – Central Region
Join us at Every Child’s Hope to make a real difference for children and families who have experienced multiple traumatic events. As a dedicated Foster Care Case Manager, you will play a vital role in establishing permanency for children in the foster and adoptive care system, ensuring they find loving and stable homes where they can thrive.
Your Role
As a Foster Care Case Manager at Every Child's Hope, you will provide essential case management services to children in the foster and adoptive care system. Your primary objective will be to establish permanency for these children, ensuring they find loving and stable homes where they can thrive.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive case management services to children and families within the foster and adoptive care system.
Develop and formulate permanency goals and concurrent plans tailored to the unique needs of assigned children.
Conduct assessments of child abuse/neglect risks and ongoing safety of children.
Assess child and family functioning, strengths, needs, stressors, and coping mechanisms to tailor support.
Research and refer children and families to necessary services to meet their specific needs.
Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of provided services, ensuring constant improvement.
Advocate for assigned children in court proceedings, providing crucial testimony on their behalf.
Offer parent education and support to strengthen family dynamics.
Participate in an on‑call rotation to address urgent needs and emergencies.
Ensure all required documentation standards are meticulously met and maintained.
Conduct face‑to‑face meetings with assigned children and out‑of‑home care providers according to prescribed time frames.
Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Family Support Team (FST) meetings within the prescribed time frames.
Secure appropriate and least restrictive out‑of‑home placements for assigned children, ensuring their safety and well‑being.
Arrange for medical, dental, and routine health services for children in out‑of‑home placements.
Assist families in meeting the cost of care expenses, alleviating financial burdens.
Maintain trauma‑aware, sensitive, and responsive care through participation in new‑hire and annual trauma‑informed education and training.
Why Work With Us?
Every Child’s Hope is committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both its staff and the families it serves. Our mission is to partner with the community in supporting children, youth, and families on their journey to health and wholeness through quality, professional, and faithful services.
Job Type
Full‑time
Pay
Starting $45,000.00 per year
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule
8‑hour shift
Location
In person
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human service field.
A minimum of one year of previous experience providing family and children services.
Must have reliable transportation to fulfill case management duties.
Valid Driver’s License.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Other
Job Function
Other
Industries
Non‑profit Organizations
Equal Opportunity Employer
Every Child’s Hope is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.