Foster Care Case Manager

Overview
At Rooted in Community, Foster Care Case Managers play a key role in supporting youth and families involved in the foster care system. Foster Care Case Managers work collaboratively with families and service providers to ensure the safety, well-being, and permanency of children in care. This position requires initiative, advocacy, strong case management skills, the ability to create and monitor treatment goals, strong writing skills, and an in-depth understanding of the foster care system.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized case plans for children in foster care, aligning with their unique needs and circumstances.
• Conduct assessments to review needs and create measurable goals which are guided by youth and families.
• Collaborate closely with community agencies to coordinate services and support networks. Strong advocacy needed to ensure continuity of services are addressing the barriers to the families needs.
• Coordinate family time and sibling visitation in a setting that represents the most family-like setting, may be required to supervise visits.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to foster families, addressing challenges proactively and fostering positive relationships.
• Monitor children's progress through regular visits, documentation, and updates to ensure their developmental and emotional needs are met.
• Maintain detailed case records, compliance documentation, and reports in accordance with agency policies and legal requirements.
• Attend court hearings and provide professional testimony, presenting case information in a clear, objective, and respectful manner.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a human behavioral science (Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology or similar), or in another major where 25% of the course credits earned toward the degree are in human behavioral sciences.
• Meet State of Michigan Good Moral Character Guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with families, agencies, and community partners
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, professionalism, and transparency.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for home visits and meetings.
• Preferred Experience: past work in child welfare, childcare, or social work settings.
• Preferred Experience: Knowledge of child protective services protocols and best practices in foster care management.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their experience and interest in this role to Info@RootedMI.org.

Rooted in Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Employment at Rooted in Community is not influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The agency makes all decisions with respect to recruiting, hiring, and/or promotions for all job classifications based on an individual’s qualifications related to the requirements of the position.

Rooted In Community further recognizes that deep systemic inequities disproportionately overrepresent children of color and children who identify as LGBTQIA within the child welfare system yet underrepresent these populations within the child welfare workforce. Because we believe the people served must be centered in the work we do, applicants with lived experience in the child welfare system or homelessness, BIPOC applicants, and applicants who identify as LGBTQIA are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay: $22.60 - $27.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $27