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Foster Care Case Manager
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BrightSpring Health Services .
Overview The Foster Care Case Manager works under the supervision of the Executive Director or Program Manager. They are responsible for the delivery of case management services, individual and family counseling, training, and supervision of children in foster placement. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans, maintaining weekly contact with foster families, children, and biological families, and monitoring progress throughout placement. Standardized tools are used to measure social and emotional progress, and written treatment plans and progress reports are prepared.
Responsibilities
Reviews referrals and matches children with appropriate foster families.
Places children in state‑licensed or state‑certified foster homes.
Obtains all state and agency required documentation for child in care.
Provides weekly documented contact and bi‑weekly visits to child and foster home.
Visits each assigned child at least once each month outside the foster home.
Prepares a treatment plan for the child within 21 days of placement and quarterly thereafter.
Prepares monthly progress reports for assigned children.
Provides Independent Living training and monthly ILP progress reports for assigned clients.
Provides reunification services to the biological families when required by treatment plan.
Coordinates visitation of children with biological parents, siblings, and relatives.
Provides supervised visits with parents, siblings, and relatives when required by court.
Acts as liaison with placing agencies, schools, and other community agencies.
Attends court hearings, review hearings, staff meetings, and treatment planning meetings as required.
Completes interviews, training, and home studies on prospective foster parents as needed.
Attends conferences and seminars for annual training requirements.
Conducts or participates in two or more foster parent support group meetings each year.
Maintains flexible working hours and works weekends or holidays as needed.
Qualifications The Foster Care Case Manager has a bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field and two years’ experience working with children and families. A bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field and five years’ experience with a placing agency working with troubled children and families may be considered in lieu of a graduate degree.
About Our Line Of Business StepStone Family and Youth Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management and education.
Salary Range USD $43,700.00 - $43,888.00 / Year
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Foster Care Case Manager
role at
BrightSpring Health Services .
Overview The Foster Care Case Manager works under the supervision of the Executive Director or Program Manager. They are responsible for the delivery of case management services, individual and family counseling, training, and supervision of children in foster placement. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans, maintaining weekly contact with foster families, children, and biological families, and monitoring progress throughout placement. Standardized tools are used to measure social and emotional progress, and written treatment plans and progress reports are prepared.
Responsibilities
Reviews referrals and matches children with appropriate foster families.
Places children in state‑licensed or state‑certified foster homes.
Obtains all state and agency required documentation for child in care.
Provides weekly documented contact and bi‑weekly visits to child and foster home.
Visits each assigned child at least once each month outside the foster home.
Prepares a treatment plan for the child within 21 days of placement and quarterly thereafter.
Prepares monthly progress reports for assigned children.
Provides Independent Living training and monthly ILP progress reports for assigned clients.
Provides reunification services to the biological families when required by treatment plan.
Coordinates visitation of children with biological parents, siblings, and relatives.
Provides supervised visits with parents, siblings, and relatives when required by court.
Acts as liaison with placing agencies, schools, and other community agencies.
Attends court hearings, review hearings, staff meetings, and treatment planning meetings as required.
Completes interviews, training, and home studies on prospective foster parents as needed.
Attends conferences and seminars for annual training requirements.
Conducts or participates in two or more foster parent support group meetings each year.
Maintains flexible working hours and works weekends or holidays as needed.
Qualifications The Foster Care Case Manager has a bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field and two years’ experience working with children and families. A bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field and five years’ experience with a placing agency working with troubled children and families may be considered in lieu of a graduate degree.
About Our Line Of Business StepStone Family and Youth Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management and education.
Salary Range USD $43,700.00 - $43,888.00 / Year
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