Foster Care Case Manager
Foster Care Case Manager
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Description
The Foster Care Case Manager has primary responsibility for behavioral intervention
management and coordination of services for the youth. He/She works intensely with the client
and foster parent/care giver by providing ongoing support. If applicable within program also
serves as a supervisor and consultant to licensed therapeutic foster parents (contractors) who
carry out the therapeutic interventions for the youth in care.
The Case Manager serves as a member of a regional foster care clinical team. Under the
guidance of a Foster Care Supervisor if applicable the case Manager will recruit and license
therapeutic foster parents; all team members manage regional team/agency specific operations
which include facilitating placement goals team goals budgeting marketing community
relations and promoting Lutheran Services Carolinas within the child welfare community.
Essential Functions
1. Plan and supervise the placements for youth and foster families. Facilitate the setting of
placement goals and desired outcomes established by the placement team.
2. Write and monitor behavioral intervention treatment plans monitoring progress according
to the level of care and documentation and planning transitions for discharges.
3. Possess strong knowledge of the Collaborative Problem Solving to ensure the model is
implemented in the home if applicable to the program.
4. Maintain documentation in the youths file and foster parent file according to state and
federal standards and program guidelines.
5. Facilitate the recruitment assessment training and licensing of therapeutic and non-
therapeutic foster care homes according to the established agency policy accreditation
standards and state licensing rules.
6. Responsible for assessing for symptoms or implementing interventions to help foster
parents address challenging behaviors in youth and adolescents.
7. Partner in facilitating placement matches. Consult with team members assess appropriate
resources for youth and foster families and assist with matching. Assist with obtaining all
placement paperwork which includes clinical information and contractual documentation
(financial agreements and medical necessity documentation if applicable).
8. Complete all placement and attendance forms as required to facilitate billing.
9. Complete foster care reviews with governing agencies. Complete annual evaluations on
licensed foster parents. Deliver ongoing support and supervision to licensed therapeutic
foster parents who carry out therapeutic interventions for the youth in care.
10. If applicable within program facilitate a monthly support group for foster parents. Provide
consultation and collaboration with foster parents and therapist on identifying problem
areas developing plans for addressing those problems in order to minimize the risk of
placement disruption. Provide ongoing training in order to continue to develop the skill
level of foster parents. Provide on call support to foster families on a regular basis.
11. Maintain up-to-date documentation as related to foster home licensure contractual
agreements and all agency and regulatory guidelines. Documentation must be completed
and maintained at all times and in accordance with contractual standards and timeframes.
12. Assist in marketing Lutheran Services Carolinas programs with potential referral sources.
Must have the knowledge and ability to respond independently and promptly to marketing
and community relations needs.
13. Liaison on behalf of the consumer by ensuring all applicable services are connected and
authorized; including assistance with immigration procedures coordinating legal activity for
clients and identifying attorney representation as needed. Develop and maintain
consumers PCP and facilitate child and family team meetings.
14. Serve on committees and projects at Lutheran Services Carolinas if applicable.
15. If applicable be knowledgeable of DHS policy and procedure in terms of intake
procedures service and reporting procedures. Maintain accurate up-to-date information on
foster care children and comply with LSC/DHS documentation and reporting requirements.
16. Respond to other duties as requested.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in a human services related field and two years of experience with
population served or; Bachelors degree in a non-related field and 5 years of experience with
population served or; Masters degree in a human services related field and one year of
experience in child welfare.
Experience: See above.
Specific skills/abilities: Proven ability to work in a self-directed manner that will ensure that all
work obligations are met according to the requirements of this position. Strong skills in group
and team facilitation completing assessments and writing behavioral treatment plans. Time
management and organizational skills required. Must be flexible and be able to work irregular
hours. Knowledge of Microsoft office products Word Excel etc. Demonstrated verbal and
written communication skills.
Specialized knowledge licenses etc: Must be at least 21 years of age possess a valid drivers
license and have reliable transportation. Must have knowledge of family systems childhood
developmental and attachment theory psychopathology behavior management psychotropic
medications. If applicable prior work experience with refugee immigrant or minority families and
demonstrates cross cultural sensitivity. Knowledge of state community and agency resources
for all foster care programs.
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Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
1. Position may be home based (TBD by location).
2. Ambulatory in all locations ability to navigate steps.
3. Ability to bend stoop and reach overhead.
4. Minimum lift and carry requirement of 25 pounds.
5. Exposure to extreme behaviors.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
