Foster Care Case Manager/Family Home Developer

Join Circles of Care, a private, accredited social services agency dedicated to providing safe, stable homes for children and youth in the Texas foster care system. We are seeking a full time Case Manager/Family Home Developer for our child placement program in McAllen, TX. This dual role is responsible for the identification, screening, and licensing of foster/adopt care providers and the placement, assessment, and monitoring of foster children and youth in foster/adopt homes. The position is supervised by a Program Director and serves the McAllen and surrounding areas.

Primary Responsibilities

Case Management

• Conduct intake, pre-placement, and placement of children into the program.
• Coordinate and schedule placements and discharges.
• Treatment planning including assessment, service coordination, discharge planning, and the development of a comprehensive service document.
• Progress monitoring for the continued appropriateness and suitability of placement.
• Routine home visits to foster homes located throughout the service region.
• Complete documentation including progress notes, incident reports, compliance checklists, intake assessments, discharge checklists, inventories, etc. and submit according to deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong, supportive relationships with foster/adopt parents, focusing on skill development and active retention with the agency.
• Monitor homes for compliance with DFPS Minimum Standards, identify problem areas, and develop improvement plans.
• Conduct aftercare follow-ups to maintain stability post-discharge.

Family Home Development

• Lead the development and execution of dynamic recruitment strategies to expand our network of foster/adopt providers.
• Identify and screen potential foster/adopt parents.
• Perform reference checks, background checks, home inspections, and other monitoring activities throughout the licensing process.
• Coordinate and conduct pre-licensing and in-service training for foster and adoptive providers in both virtual and classroom settings.
• Conduct home studies including interviews, physical plant assessments, and multiple walkthroughs of the home environment.
• Implement developmental or corrective action plans when foster/adopt caregivers require additional skills development or have violated policy.
• Perform internal investigations as needed.
• Maintain family home records.

General

• Conduct routine audits of family and child files.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Complete required training on a preliminary and ongoing basis.
• Perform general office tasks as required.
• Perform special assignments and projects as required.
• Maintain compliance with DFPS Minimum Standards, internal policy, and state and federal law.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher in human services, social work, or a related field. Equivalent years of direct experience in childcare, child placement, family social services, or a related field may be substituted for education.
• Strong project management, customer service, and organizational skills.
• The ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable with a flexible, hybrid-remote work structure requiring effective time management and high accountability.
• The ability to relate to a wide variety of adults and children with a range of personalities and challenges.
• The ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual is a plus.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• High proficiency in computer programs including the suite of Microsoft Office products, Adobe, and databases.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Travel is a requirement of the position.

Other Requirements

• Complete and clear a drug screen.
• Complete and clear a background screen including FBI fingerprint.
• The ability to complete both instructor-led and self-instruct on-the-job training.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is desired, but not required.

You Should Apply If:

• You are an independent self-starter. This position is hybrid remote to accommodate the flexible nature of social work, so the ideal candidate is motivated and accountable for their work.
• You are driven and determined to make an impact. You see the need for foster care providers in Texas and are motivated to fill that need.
• You are flexible. After hours and weekend work is required to accommodate the schedules of foster and adoptive providers. Flexible scheduling is available to compensate for irregular work hours.

The salary offered will fall within the given range and depend on education plus years of relevant experience.

Website: www.circlesofcareinc.org

Pay: $39,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in McAllen, TX 78504

Salary : $39,000 - $45,000