Case Manager Foster Care - Austin, United States - Arrow Child and Family Ministries

Arrow Child and Family Ministries

Verified Company

Austin, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:

The Case Manager is responsible for the treatment and coordination of services to foster/adopt children and their biological families in conjunction with the foster/adopt family.

Benefits Include:

Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
Parental Paid Leave
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Mileage reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement available.
Company sponsored learning and development

Min:
USD $40,000.00/Yr

Max:
USD $43,000.00/Yr

Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Provides case management services to children and families
Facilitates placement of children in foster and adoptive homes.
Participates in development of assessment, service delivery, discharge, and aftercare planning.
Assists and monitors families in the compliance of licensing/regulatory standards.
Implements Pre-Admission Assessment and Individual Treatment Plans in conjunction with foster parents and clients, as well as other professionals involved in the case within applicable standard and submit for supervisory approval.
Provide consultation for foster parents, adoptive parents, biological parents, respite provider, childcare staff, and other caregivers, as indicated.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete case notes, billing documentation, treatment plans, progress notes and other documentation according to licensing, accreditation and agency standards.
Attends trainings and meetings as required.
Participates in case planning conferences, Professional Consulting Team, School meetings, court hearings, staffing, etc., as appropriate.
Helps families develop a therapeutic milieu conducive to healthy child development. Delivers direct therapeutic intervention to child and family.
Provides crisis intervention as needed to prevent escalation of highrisk behavior, relapse, hospitalization, placement disruption, and other negative outcomes on a 24hour oncall basis.
Consults with medical doctors and other specialists, and/or treatment team members concerning treatment plans and amends plans as needed.
Facilitates foster parent support groups, inservice training, and preservice training as assigned by the Program Director.
Inputs and updates child and family information into the Arrow client information system.
Maintain child and/or family records in Arrow's electronic client information system utilizing assigned Arrow technology resources.

These resources may include, but are not limited to:
desktop computers, laptop computers, touchscreen devices, and scanners.

Utilize (personal) cell phone mobile data hotspot for infield access to Arrow's client information system in order to complete documentation in accordance with job workflow.
Conducts quarterly evaluations, creates corrective action plans and monitors foster homes.
Maintains Family Training Plan for assigned families.
Review client files on a quarterly basis to access service plan implementation, progress towards desired outcomes, and future appropriateness of service plan.
Maintain a manageable caseload to ensure outcomes and practice requirements are met while taking into consideration the level of care of clients served.
May conduct home studies for prospective families as needed.
Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, Arrow policy, and accreditation standards.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Services or a related field and at least one (1) year experience working with children and families.

Master's Degree preferred.