Foster Care Case Manager

About the Role

As the Foster Care Case Manager, you will Shine Hope by being responsible for the coordination and provision of services to foster children, foster families, and foster adoptive families.

What you will do

As a member of our team you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Participate as a member of the Foster Care team to meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the foster children during the time they are placed in a Buckner foster home, as outlined in each client's plan of service.

• Participate in regular supervision and support with the client and foster parents during frequent home visits, office visits, and telephone contact as required by state licensing and Buckner policy and procedures.

• Participate in child placing decisions for children being placed in foster homes.

• Timely and thoroughly complete all necessary admission and assessment paperwork; plan and complete discharge paperwork.

• Develop, monitor and review with clients their Plan of Service designed to increase strengths, address needs, and reduce conflict in the home.

• Participate in the screening and licensing of potential foster parents. Complete home studies for potential foster parents as part of the licensing process as required.

• Participate in in-service training, including SAMA, CPR/First Aid, Medications and any other clinical related training. Attend and participate in Buckner activities for foster parents and foster children.

• Facilitate and lead trainings for foster parents to provide them with pre-service and continuing education.

• Participate in recruiting foster homes by making presentation to the general public as required.

• Communicate with DFPS and other placement agencies by telephone; meet with placement agency caseworkers to discuss client needs; attend court hearings and permanency conferences for children.

As a 5 STARS team member, you'll bring to the team:

To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other human services field required.

• Requires a minimum of 2 years prior related experience.

• Requires ability to work nights and weekends as required.

• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.

• Shining hope in others. (Your friendly attitude and willingness to learn is more important than a year's experience!)

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for:

• A commitment to your own professional growth and development to enhance program services.
• A willingness and desire to build and maintain excellent working relationships with your co-workers, volunteers, and the community that we rely on to support our programs.

Our 5 STARS Perks:

• Medical and Dental benefits for associates and their eligible dependents.

• Payactiv, early access paid wages

• Life insurance.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits.

• Paid Time Off and Holidays.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Retirement Savings Plan.

• The 5 STARS Fun Benefit: encourages employees to spread good cheer to their co-workers and others, creating a happy, healthy environment for all!

Benefits eligibility is based on number of hours worked each week.

EEO

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants - with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.