What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager/Foster Resource Parent Certifier & Trainer position at FAMILY SOLUTIONS?
Family Solutions is seeking a Case Manager / Foster Resource Parent Certifier & Trainer to join our Treatment Foster Care Oregon (TFCO) and Proctor Care programs. This position plays an important role in supporting youth, foster families, biological families, and community partners throughout the certification and treatment process.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both direct case management and working with resource families. You’ll help coordinate services for children while also recruiting, assessing, training, and supporting foster resource parents so they have the tools they need to provide safe, supportive, and successful placements.
What You’ll Do
Case Manager Responsibilities
- Develop individualized service plans, quarterly reviews, assessments and other required documentation for assigned caseload.
- Provide weekly individual counseling and service notes for assigned caseload.
- Facilitate monthly treatment team meetings and maintain required documentation for assigned caseload.
- Coordinate services for assigned caseload.
- Build positive, professional relationships with children, biological families, foster families, and community partners
Certification Responsibilities
- Recruit potential foster resource parents and market the Proctor Care/TFCO programs.
- Screen and interview prospective foster resource parents and assess their eligibility and suitability for certification.
- Coordinate and implement all aspects of initial, ongoing and annual foster resource parent certification while ensuring homes remain compliant with Oregon certification requirements.
- Provide initial and ongoing training, coaching, and support to foster resource parents.
- Assist with screening/ matching foster children to resource homes
- Conduct monthly home visits with certified resource homes.
- Assist with weekly/monthly foster resource parent meetings/trainings .
- Coordinate with ODHS, social service agencies, treatment providers, and other community partners.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation in accordance with program, agency, and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with program leadership and other team members to support successful outcomes for children and families.
What We’re Looking For
Qualified candidates will have one of the following:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a closely related field, plus at least one year of experience working in the care and treatment of children or young adults preferred; or
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field, plus at least two years of experience working in the care and rehabilitation of children or young adults.
You’ll also need:
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- The ability to build cooperative relationships with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.
- Accurate, prompt documentation
- Excellent organizational, efficiency, and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines
- Demonstrate strong group facilitation skills to deliver impactful trainings and foster meaningful participant engagement.
Marketing skills to promote the program through targeted recruitment and relationship-building
- The ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality.
- The ability to successfully complete an ODHS background check.
- Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets Family Solutions’ automobile insurance eligibility requirements.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and electronic health records systems is preferred.
Why Family Solutions?
At Family Solutions, our work is centered on supporting children, youth, adults and families in our communities. We value people who Act with Integrity, Champion Collaboration, Empower Growth, Promote Inclusion, Celebrate Wins, and Embrace Humility.
If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can support children while also assisting resource families develop the skills and confidence to provide exceptional and effective care for foster children, we’d love to hear from you.
Family Solutions is seeking a Case Manager / Foster Resource Parent Certifier & Trainer to support their Treatment Foster Care Oregon (TFCO) and Proctor Care programs. In this dual role, you will manage a youth caseload by developing individualized service plans, providing weekly individual counseling, facilitating treatment team meetings, and coordinating essential services. Additionally, you will drive recruitment, screening, certification, and training for prospective and current foster resource parents to ensure safe, compliant, and supportive home placements.
To qualify, candidates must hold either a Master’s degree in social work or a related field with one year of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field with at least two years of experience in youth care and rehabilitation. Ideal applicants will possess strong interpersonal, organizational, group facilitation, and marketing skills, alongside proficiency in documentation and compliance. A valid Oregon driver's license, the ability to pass an ODHS background check, and a commitment to collaborative, inclusive family support are required.
Salary : $47,805 - $68,732