What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Case Manager position at Alabama Clinical Schools?
Company Overview
Alabama Clinical Schools is a specialized treatment facility located in Birmingham, Alabama, dedicated to providing therapeutic care for sexually abusive youth. Our approach emphasizes individualized treatment plans, incorporating Rational Behavior training and Cognitive-Behavioral techniques to foster meaningful behavioral change. We prioritize early intervention and family involvement to support successful outcomes for our clients.
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Foster Care Case Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in child welfare and social work, with a passion for working with children and families in foster care settings. This role involves managing cases with a focus on child protection, adoption processes, and providing comprehensive support to foster children and their families. The Foster Care Case Manager will ensure compliance with mandated reporting laws, Child Protective Services (CPS) protocols, and foster care regulations while fostering positive relationships with clients and community partners.
Duties
The Foster Care Case Manager acts as leader of treatment team. Initiates the development of treatment plans; provides support and consultation to STFC foster parents, families, and other team members. Coordinates and links children and their families with needed agency and/or community services.
- Coordinate and oversee the placement of foster children, ensuring their safety and well-being through diligent case management.
- Develop individualized service plans that address each child's unique needs, including educational, emotional, and developmental requirements.
- Maintain thorough documentation of case activities, progress notes, and compliance with all legal and agency standards.
- Collaborate effectively with foster families, biological families, social workers, and community agencies to promote stability and positive outcomes.
- Conduct regular home visits to monitor the child's environment, provide support, and ensure adherence to safety protocols such as CPR certification.
- Facilitate communication between all parties involved in the child's care while adhering to confidentiality standards.
- Provide crisis intervention when necessary, utilizing skills in mandated reporting laws and child protective services procedures.
- Assist with the transition process for children entering or exiting foster placements or adoption arrangements.
Experience
- A minimum of a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related mental health field from an accredited university.
- Two years foster care experience strongly preferred.
- LBSW strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to maintain effective working relationships, inter-departmentally, intra-departmentally, and with the clinical staff.
- Must have ability to communicate in both oral and written form and in a clean and concise manner.
- Must have a successful drug screen and background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check).Join us in making a meaningful difference by supporting vulnerable children through compassionate case management and dedicated service delivery!
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,671 - $62,625