Case Planner (Med-F)

Program Summary

JCCA is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Case Planner to join our Foster Home Services Special Medical Program, supporting children in foster care with significant medical needs.

Children in this specialized program are placed with foster caregivers trained to provide essential medical care, administer medications and treatments, manage medical equipment, and support daily living needs.

The Case Planner will work closely with Sociotherapists, foster parents, birth families, and community providers to promote each child's safety, well-being, family connections, and permanency.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

Case Planning and Permanency

• Develop and update individualized case plans focused on safety, family engagement, and permanency.
• Complete required documentation, including FASPs, home studies, adoption summaries, TPR summaries, and plan amendments.
• Review monthly Service Plan Review (SPR) goals and participate in required family conferences.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to identify children's needs and appropriate services.

Family Engagement and Support

• Coordinate family and sibling visits and develop visiting plans.
• Assess family needs, support parenting skills, and assist with service planning.
• Conduct required home visits with parents and foster parents.
• Participate in foster parent support groups and parent activities as needed.

Child Well-Being and Collaboration

• Collaborate with Sociotherapists on behavior plans, step charts, and strategies to support children's needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate community resources and services.
• Facilitate Independent Living activities as needed.

Documentation, Court Involvement, and Compliance

• Maintain accurate case records, progress notes, contact documentation, and incident reports.
• Prepare and present court reports and complete required documentation for court proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with program requirements and mandated contact schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field required; relevant internship experience is acceptable.
• Experience working with children, youth, and families.
• Strong writing, organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to collaborate with culturally and professionally diverse teams and develop case plans that support permanency.
• Master's degree in Social Work or a related field preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills are a plus

Pay Rate: $27.47 to $33.34