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Do you want to make a difference? 

Do you want to be a part of a continuously growing community-based organization? 

Do you want to work for one of the 2021 & 2023 AJC Top Workplaces? 

If you answered yes, and you want a rewarding career, Goshen Valley Foundation is for you!

Goshen Homes is seeking a full-time Therapeutic Case Manager to supervise and support foster child placements and foster homes in the Cherokee County, Georgia area. The Goshen Valley Foundation is a faith-based organization dedicated to change through service to others. Goshen Homes specializes in the placement of sibling groups and the preservation of the sibling bond.

Therapeutic Case Manager candidates will be expected to:

• Oversee placement for up to 15 foster children in the Goshen Homes Foster Homes.
• Participation in the admissions process and placement of the child in the foster home, complete assessments, develop an individualized services plan (ISP), and assist with its implementation that includes the child’s medical, dental, educational, and therapeutic services.
• Assist the child’s guardian and birth family in establishing a visitation plan by planning, coordinating transportation, supervision, and providing coaching to the birth family to assist with healthy interactions.
• Be the point of contact for the foster parent, DFCS, Court Systems, Guardian ad litem, Court Appointed Special Advocates, school systems, medical/dental providers, therapists/Community Support Individuals, and other professionals involved in working with the child.
• Be a resource, support, and coach for the birth parent to assist in the facilitation of reunification.
• Utilize clinical skills to teach healthy coping mechanisms and manage behaviors for the children as the children work through the trauma resulting in the need for foster care, separation from the birth family, and entrance into a foster home
• Providing support and supervision to the foster parents as they develop a relationship with the child and the birth family.
• Document into the State of Georgia Data systems (GA SCORE and GA SHINES) as well as the agency’s electronic files while maintaining all information and documentation on the foster child and the foster parents.
• Conducting home visits to ensure the child’s needs are met in the foster home and the placement is stable while supporting the foster parent. Early evening hours are common for home visits.
• Participate in an on-call system to manage the after-hours crisis.
• Participate and assist with ongoing training to enhance the foster parent's knowledge.
• Ability to understand, communicate and implement TBRI principles within the foster homes.

Additionally the right Therapeutic Case Manager candidate will be Communicative, Innovative, Flexible, Motivated and Team oriented. 

Goshen offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees including: 

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K Retirement (employer match up to $750/year)
• Paid Time off (Vacation/Sick)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance benefit 
• Voluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability/Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• HSA/FSA
• Cell phone stipend 
• CALM app subscription
• Employee Assistance Program

Goshen Valley does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor. 

Requirements

 The Therapeutic Case Manager will need:

• Master’s Degree from Accredited College or University preferably in one of the following areas: Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of human services experience. Official transcripts or documentation of degree will be required. 
• Must have excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft programs like excel. 
• Individuals who have successfully completed State of Georgia Foundations training is as IMPACT certified trainers and possess a valid license in counseling or social work is a plus.
• Must be able to complete some out-of-town training that can require overnight travel for up to a week. Additionally, travel may be required to visit youth. Travel is reimbursed by Goshen Homes. 
• Must be of good character and supportive of the standards, policies, and program ideals of GVF.
• The applicant will be required to have, and pass, a criminal background checks. In addition, applicant must be able to pass drug screen and be insurable/bondable by the GVF insurance carrier.