Case Manager - Therapeutic Foster Care
Case Manager - Therapeutic Foster Care
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Job Description
Therapeutic Foster Care Family Consultant
TFC Family Consultant - 38k - 40k with Paid Medical insurance
Reports to: Director of Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC)
Department: Therapeutic Foster Care
Location: Creative Community Services Inc. (CCS)
About CCS
Creative Community Services Inc. (CCS) is a nonprofit agency that has served Georgias most vulnerable populations for over 40 years. We specialize in therapeutic foster care and offer services for children teens and adults with developmental and emotional needs.
Position Summary
The TFC Family Consultant is a key member of the TFC Clinical Team and plays a vital role in supporting youth placed in therapeutic foster care. This position serves as the primary coordinator for youth care plans ensures therapeutic interventions are implemented and supports foster families to create safe and healing home environments.
Core Responsibilities
- Youth & Family Support
- Build supportive therapeutic relationships with youth and foster families.
- Ensure placements are safe and conducive to each youths growth and healing.
- Advocate for the needs of youth and help coordinate services across providers.
- Case Management
- Serve as primary coordinator of each youths Individual Service Plan (ISP).
- Attend and participate in admission ISP and placement meetings.
- Ensure timely documentation of case notes logs ISPs and incident reports.
- Monitoring & Documentation
- Conduct weekly check-ins with youth and foster families; meet jointly at least monthly.
- Maintain complete up-to-date case files per CCS and state regulations.
- Utilize systems such as Extended Reach SHINES and Georgia Score for documentation.
- Team Collaboration
- Participate in regular supervision unit meetings and staff meetings.
- Engage in the agencys on-call rotation including weekend coverage as assigned.
- Work collaboratively with other team members service providers and agencies.
- Compliance & Training
- Adhere to all CCS policies and procedures including mandated reporting laws.
- Stay informed on Office of Regulatory Services rules and trauma-informed care practices.
- Maintain a valid Georgia drivers license reliable transportation and insurance.
Qualifications
- Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Human Services or related field required.
- Experience working with children and families especially in therapeutic settings.
- Skills & Competencies
- Trauma-informed solution-oriented and family-focused approach.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage stressful situations and make decisions within policy guidelines.
- Comfort working independently and collaboratively.
- Additional Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Ability to pass background checks and meet all state and agency standards.
- Willingness to use a personal cell phone and vehicle for job duties.
Physical & Practical Requirements
- Ability to perform essential job functions such as driving walking sitting standing speaking and hearing.
- Must be emotionally stable and capable of managing the responsibilities of supporting vulnerable youth.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
