Foster Care Case Manager

Overview

Job Summary At Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, every team member plays an essential role in advancing our mission to serve vulnerable individuals and families with compassion and dignity. As part of our team, you will contribute to a wide range of services aimed at fostering hope, healing, and empowerment within the communities we serve. Whether your role is direct service, administrative support, or leadership, you will be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization dedicated to promoting social justice, cultural diversity, and the well-being of all clients.

Your work will reflect our core values of respect, integrity, and service, helping to create lasting positive change in the lives of those we serve.

Job Title
:
Foster Care Case Manager

Position Type
:
Full-time

Program
:
Foster Care

Job Classification
:
Exempt or Non-Exempt

Position
:
On-site

Min. Wage / Salary
: $43,888.00

Work Days
:
Monday – Friday

Work Hours
: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Reports to
:
Foster Care Supervisor

Workers Supervised
:

Reviewed By
:
Chiquita Cargor

Date
:

Attend, provide reports, and testify for required court hearings (Preliminary, Pre-Trial, Dispositional, Review, Permanent Wardship, etc.).

• Prepare and place child in his/her designated foster home, determine child’s need of clothing and personal items, and inform foster parents of child’s background and other necessary information.
• Complete Initial Service Plan within 30 days of the child entering agency care.
• Complete Updated Service Plan quarterly for each child in care.
• Follow DHHS requirements for regular contact with the child and foster family including at least one visit per month in the foster home. Meet with the birth parents in their home(s) at least quarterly.
• Follow DHHS requirements for regular visitations or contact between foster child and the birth family.
• Supervise parent/child visits quarterly, at minimum.
• Arrange for any necessary services to assist in reunification of families, including psychological or psychiatric evaluations, therapy, parenting classes, etc., and maintain contact with the professionals providing these services.
• Maintain contact and monitor each child’s school progress.
• Work cooperatively with the foster parents, foster children, birth families, and agency staff in respect to the goals of each case.
• Assist in placement of foster children into foster homes or in their return to the birth family or other permanent placement.
• Attend required MISACWIS trainings provided by the state and become proficient in utilizing MISACWIS as a day-to-day tool in order to document contacts, trainings, and recruitment activities. Input all reports in MISACWIS in a timely manner to ensure compliance with the current Modified Settlement Agreement.
• Meet all Child Welfare Training Institute requirements – be available to attend entire training of 9-12 weeks.
• On an annual basis, complete 32 hours of ongoing applicable continuing education.
• Participate in 24-hour on-call rotation to answer crisis calls and provide supportive services to foster parents, foster children, and their natural families.
• Participate in regular, ongoing weekly supervision and informing the supervisor on work related issues as needed.
• Participate in any additional, reasonable, responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Child Welfare Director

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related human service field. The following degrees are acceptable: social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology, and criminal justice.

Experience: Some clinical and case management experience with children and families preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Training
: A valid Michigan Driver License, access to reliable transportation and maintain appropriate insurance

• Mission-Driven:
  Demonstrates a deep commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, and incorporates them into daily work
• Collaborative Team Player:
  Thrives in a team…