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A Case Manager develops and implements program structure and design for foster care and the foster care adoption program.
Reporting to the Case Management Supervisor, he or she supervises foster/adoptive families to ensure compliance with state licensing and monitoring standards, Foster Care and Adoption Contract Terms, and Lonestar Social Services mission, policies, and procedures. The Case Manager is responsible for leading and assisting the prospective foster to adoptive parents and their potential adoptive child through the adoption process. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong time management and multi-tasking skills, and good computer skills are required. Position requires some on-call rotation and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
The Case Manager will perform the general Responsibilities listed in the next section, as well as the duties for the following areas:
Children • Completes accurately and updates timely all paperwork required to manage childs care in the home
• Regularly monitors foster/adoptive parent verification relative to the capacity of the family home • Provides regular verbal and written feedback to the foster/adoptive family and verbal and written counsel to the foster/adoptive family as needed
QUALIFICATIONS • Requires basic understanding of a specialized area within a comprehensive field of knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a Bachelors degree • Must be able to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people • Must be in sufficient good health and physical condition, which includes the ability to see (primarily close vision for preparing/reading data and figures, etc.), hear (receive verbal instructions, recognize differences in sound and differentiate tones/volumes), speak clearly (in person and on phone), manipulate objects (write, type, etc.), walk frequently, occasionally stand for long periods, occasionally sit for long periods, and occasionally squat, climb stairs, kneel, or twist • Able to speak clearly and make self-understood in face to face interaction, to articulate with extreme accuracy and precision to give directions, and to speak on the phone in a professional and effective manner • Able to motivate people and to develop and exercise good supervisory skills • Able to be on-call as necessary and respond immediately to on call pager or phone • Able to handle multiple tasks; a self-starter who is energetic and detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills • Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing • Able to deal with a variety of adults and children with a range of personalities and problems • Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality • Personality attuned to the requirements of meeting the needs of clients and able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public • Good character, personal attributes, and mannerisms to be a good adult role model for clients and families and as a professional for staff under supervision • Able to work effectively under stress and remain flexible in changing situations • Able to concentrate on moderate to fine detail with some interruption and attend to tasks and functions for more than 60 minutes at a time • Able to understand and relate to multiple ideas and the concepts/theories behind the ideas • Able to remember multiple verbal and written tasks/assignments over several days and occasionally up to several months • Proficient knowledge of standard business computer software required, such as word processing, email, spreadsheets, and databases
BENEFITS • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Direct Deposit • Paid Holidays • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Must be able to come to Austin, Texas corporate office for training (2 weeks to 1 month required, Lonestar will provide lodging)
Full Time
05/19/2023
01/31/2024
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