What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - Therapeutic Foster Care position at Woodfords Family Services?
Woodfords Family Services is seeking a compassionate, skilled professional to join our Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Program as a full-time Case Manager. This role is highly relational and supportive in nature, centering on building strong, healthy partnerships with foster families. To support this important work, Case Managers maintain a well-balanced and manageable caseload that allows for depth, quality, and connection.
Position Summary
Woodfords’ Therapeutic Foster Care Program (TFC) provides treatment-level foster care for children and youth ages 3–21 with developmental and/or emotional disabilities who are unable to live with their biological families. With the support of trained foster parents and an interdisciplinary treatment team, children and teens receive guidance in navigating emotional, social, behavioral, and learning challenges—with the goal of family reunification and long-term life skill development.
The Foster Care Case Manager provides oversight and support to foster families while coordinating treatment planning, conducting comprehensive assessments, and completing bi-weekly home visits. Case Managers play a key role in ensuring quality services, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting positive outcomes for children and families.
Opportunity Details
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional evenings and on-call responsibilities
Hybrid-eligible work schedule
$48,000–$53,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Qualifications
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or must be eligible to become licensed. State of Maine licensure required.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
- At least (2) years' experience in the field.
- At least (1) year of professional experience working in the field of foster care/foster families.
- Possess a valid Driver's License and have use of a reliable, insured vehicle.
Our employees are our greatest asset
In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture, Woodfords is proud to offer the following benefits package to full-time employees:
- Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 1 Floating Holiday
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% Agency Match
- Robust Employee Wellness Program
- Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement
- Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees
**Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program**
Who We Are
Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.
Salary : $48,000 - $53,000