Woodfords Family Services Westbrook , ME 04092
Posted 4 weeks ago
Are you looking for a career that's rewarding and impactful? Do you desire to make a difference in the lives of children and families in Maine's Foster Care System?
Woodfords Family Services has an opening for a full-time (40 hours per week) Case Manager within our Therapeutic Foster Care Program. This position is highly relational, with emphasis placed on developing and maintaining positive relationships with foster families. For this reason, the TFC Case Manager has a well-balanced and manageable case load.
This position will be based out of our Westbrook location and will require frequent travel in and around Southern & Central Maine.
Position Summary & Duties
Woodfords' Therapeutic Foster Care Program (TFC) provides treatment-level foster care to children 3-21 years with developmental and/or emotional disabilities who cannot reside with their biological family. With the support of trained foster parents and the Woodfords' treatment team, children and teens are offered guidance in navigating psychological, emotional, social, behavioral and learning challenges with the hope and intent for family reunification and life skills growth.
The Case Manager will support the TFC program with the following responsibilities:
Provides Field Supervision of Foster Families
Provides regular home visits to meet with family and consumer, both independently and together, to assess quality of services issued.
Insures compliance with all regulations related to either DHHS oversight and funding.
Serves as a liaison between family and the differing agencies of oversight and funding, and advises the family and/or the Agency on the appropriate course of action.
Serves as a liaison with other agencies involved in providing other types of services to the resident (public schools, rehabilitation agencies, consultants, etc.)
Compensation & Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with occasional evening work.
$43,000 per year, with incentive pay earning potential!
$1,500 Sign-on bonus! - paid upon 6 months of employment.
Benefits matter, and we've got you covered!
In addition to being part of a supportive and inclusive work culture, Woodfords Family Services offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees and includes:
Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan, including gym membership reimbursement)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
10 Paid Holidays
Robust Employee Wellness Program
Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% Agency Match
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees
Qualifications
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or must be eligible to become licensed. State of Maine licensure required.
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
At least (2) years' experience in the field.
At least (1) year of professional experience working in the field of foster care/foster families.
Possess a valid Driver's License and have use of a reliable, insured vehicle.
Who We Are
Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides an array of clinical, behavioral health and educational programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults living with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses across the state of Maine.
Woodfords Family Services