Dependency Case Manager

Position provides direct case management services to children, birth families, foster families and primary caregiver(s) in the home setting, day care, preschool, and/or school to ensure they receive services appropriate to their needs, and continuity of care focused on resolving or preventing the issues of child abuse or neglect. The Case Manager provides assessment, planning, linkage, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and advocacy to the child, family, foster family and primary caregiver. The Case Manager works as a team member with a therapist, foster parents, primary caregiver, guardian ad litem and other appropriate professionals. The Case Manager will develop, strengthen and maintain a direct working relationship with mental health professionals, community agencies and the child’s own support system

STARTING SALARY: $32,000.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in the area of psychology, social work, or other related human service field required

• Must be eligible for child welfare certification within one year of employment. Must complete the required minimum continuing education/training per CFC policy for continued certification

• Must have appropriate and valid state driver’s license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements.

Preferred:

• Background in trauma informed care.

• One year experience working with children who have family, educational, or emotional disturbance issues preferred.