Buckner International · 3 weeks ago
Foster Care Case Manager
Buckner International is a faith-based social service organization dedicated to transforming lives. They are seeking a Foster Care Case Manager to coordinate and provide services to foster children and families, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met during their time in Buckner foster homes.
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Responsibilities
Participate as a member of the Foster Care team to meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the foster children during the time they are placed in a Buckner foster home, as outlined in each client's plan of service
Provide ongoing case management for clients in Buckner foster homes
Participate in regular supervision and support with the client and foster parents during frequent home visits, office visits, and telephone contact as required by state licensing and Buckner policy and procedures
Provide individual, family and support group counseling to foster care clients
Complete thorough documentation for case files in a timely manner in accordance with licensing requirements and Buckner policies and procedures
Maintain all documentation of client's files in accordance with established minimum standards and Buckner policies and procedures. Audit client files on a regular basis to ensure that all requirements are met
Participate in child placing decisions for children being placed in foster homes
Develop, monitor and review with clients their Plan of Service designed to increase strengths, address needs, and reduce conflict in the home
Participate in the screening and licensing of potential foster parents. Complete home studies for potential foster parents as part of the licensing process as required
Participate in in-service training, including SAMA, CPR/First Aid, Medications and any other clinical related training. Attend and participate in Buckner activities for foster parents and foster children
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and experience must meet Texas Minimum Standards for Child Placing Agencies
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other human services field required
Requires a minimum of 2 years prior related experience
Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner
Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people
Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time
Company
Buckner International
Since 1879 Buckner International has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life.