What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Case Manager position at Children's Hope Alliance?
Description
Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
At Children’s Hope Alliance, we do more than provide services—we create pathways to Hope, Health, and Healing for Generations. As a Foster Care Case Manager, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children, empowering foster families, and helping build stable, nurturing environments where youth can thrive.
This is a dynamic, relationship-driven role ideal for someone who is passionate about advocacy, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact every day.
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What You’ll Do
Champion Care for Youth & Families
What Makes You a Great Fit
What You’ll Need
Why Join Children’s Hope Alliance?
Children’s Hope Alliance is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
At Children’s Hope Alliance, we do more than provide services—we create pathways to Hope, Health, and Healing for Generations. As a Foster Care Case Manager, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children, empowering foster families, and helping build stable, nurturing environments where youth can thrive.
This is a dynamic, relationship-driven role ideal for someone who is passionate about advocacy, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact every day.
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What You’ll Do
Champion Care for Youth & Families
- Serve as a trusted partner to children, foster families, and care teams—guiding them throughout the foster care journey
- Coordinate services, treatment planning, and resources to support each child’s unique needs
- Facilitate Child and Family Team Meetings and actively contribute to admission, treatment, and discharge planning
- Provide ongoing coaching, training, and hands-on support to foster parents
- Conduct regular in-home visits to assess strengths, address needs, and ensure a safe, nurturing environment
- Help families navigate behavioral challenges using proven models like the Teaching Family Model
- Maintain strong communication with biological families, social workers, and community partners
- Represent Children’s Hope Alliance in court hearings, treatment reviews, and external meetings
- Respond to urgent needs and provide crisis/on-call support when it matters most
- Keep accurate, timely documentation and case records using clinical management systems
- Monitor foster home compliance with licensing standards and conduct ongoing reviews
- Review medical administration records to ensure the safety and well-being of children
What Makes You a Great Fit
- You’re passionate about helping children and families succeed
- You build strong relationships and communicate with empathy and professionalism
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards
- You’re organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience working with children, families, or in a related human services role
- Qualified Professional (QP) designation (required)
- Ability to respond to urgent situations and participate in on-call rotation
Why Join Children’s Hope Alliance?
- Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real impact
- Collaborate with a supportive, purpose-driven team
- Gain ongoing professional development (24 hours of annual training)
- Help shape brighter futures for children and families in your community
Children’s Hope Alliance is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.